This factsheet gives information about housing intended specifically for older people, usually aimed at those over 55 or 60. Specialist housing for older people comes in many different forms and we cannot cover all of these here. However, a common model i

In September 2009 the OFT announced an investigation into the contract terms signed by owner-occupiers of purpose-built retirement homes. We considered that a number of terms relating to transfer fees – payable when a lease is assigned, sold or disposed o

Information about charging for housing support services funded by the Supporting People Grant. Fairer Charging (for Home Care & Other Non-Residential Social Services) is the statutory guidance issued by the Department of Health that governs locally set ch

This factsheet explains treatment offered by the NHS, including how to find an NHS dentist, charges for NHS treatment, how receiving certain benefits or the NHS low income scheme can help with NHS treatment costs, and what you can do if dissatisfied w

This factsheet explains charging for social care services in places other than care homes, mainly related to services provided in your own home. This is because the two charging systems are slightly different. It also covers charging for carers’ services.