Older homeowners’ guide
If you find it difficult to manage stairs or steps, use the bathroom, or bend and stretch to reach kitchen equipment, you could consider adapting your home to better meet your needs. This could mean a straightforward change like installing a ramp or hand
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for a Person Aged 16 or Over
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
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United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA)
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
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Paying care home fees
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.
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Royal Voluntary Service (RVS)
RVS provides a variety of services to older people, including meals on wheels, community transport and books on wheels. They also run day centres and social clubs.
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Getting help at Home: Ways to stay independent
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.
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Questions to Ask about Care Homes
This factsheet provides a checklist of things to ask about care homes.
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Royal British Legion’s Care Homes
The Legion has six care homes to provide short and long term care for serving and ex-Service people and their dependants. Situated around the country, they offer a wide range of services including four with specialist dementia care.
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