Information for those considering moving into rented accommodation. Discusses subjects such as applying for council and housing association housing, private renting, sheltered housing, extra care sheltered housing, and housing for disabled people.

This factsheet explains what you should expect from staff planning for your discharge from hospital following NHS treatment in England. Your hospital stay should be no longer than medically necessary and you should be able to access ongoing care and suppo

Aims to help people find out if they have a right to social services because they are elderly or have a disability.

If you have a severe physical or mental illness or disability and need help for more than 6 months you may be able to claim a Disability Living Allowance (DLA). These webpages describe what the DLA is, how to find out if you are eligible and how you can

UKHCA members represent a wide cross section of homecare providers – from small businesses to large organisations encompassing the statutory sector, private, not for profit, voluntary and charitable concerns. Their website provides information for homeca

Paying for a place in a care home can be complicated. This factsheet explains how the system works, whether you’re paying for your own place or eligible for financial help from your local council.

As you get older you may start to need some support or assistance at home. This factsheet provides information about the types of help and support services that could be available in your local area to help you stay independent and safe in your own home.

Explains when you can complain, how to go about it and the complaints procedure, if you are not satisfied with the services you are getting from the social services or the National Health Service.