The Future Home Improvement Agency: Supporting choice and maintaining independence – A report overview
Gives an overview of the key findings of the Future HIA project carried out by Foundations on behalf of Communities and Local Government (CLG). The Future HIA project aimed to set out a broad agenda for the evolution of the HIA sector to its next level. I
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A fair contract with older people? A special study of peoples experiences when finding a care home
A study looking at whether older people and family carers get the right information, advice and support they need regarding finding & moving into a care home. Results show self-funders often lack this, people’s choice of home can be limited, there is no
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The home buyers & sellers guide to the Home Information Pack
An explanation of the government’s proposal to introduce a mandatory Home Information Pack, which will require all sellers of residential accommodation (except commercial) to have a set of documents to provide buyers and sellers with key information about
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Information & Communication Technology and Residents of Sheltered Housing
A report of a day workshop held by and for practicioners to examine how sheltered housing can offer a stimulating environment wherein ICT may be introduced to older people. The Report gives brief outlines of 6 case study projects presented to the worksho
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Action on Sheltered Housing – A Checklist for Social Services
A checklist for Social Services about sheltered housing that aims to improve joint working, by raising awareness of the potential benefits. Outline information about sheltered housing, together with a checklist of key questions for social services departm
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Action on Sheltered Housing – Information & checklist for hospital & primary care staff
Outline information about sheltered housing, together with a checklist of key questions for hospital & primary care staff so that they can assess how well they understand & could work with sheltered housing
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Sheltered Housing Has Changed – Nine key questions & answers
Describes sheltered housing, what it provides, the role of the scheme manager, eligibility, costs, benefits, & what to look for.
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Buying Retirement Housing (Factsheet 2)
This factsheet provides information for people who are considering buying retirement housing. It covers management of retirement schemes, what services may be provided and what you will have to pay for. It briefly explains your rights and responsibilities
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