Silverlinks have developed a new “teach yourself” booklet which you can work through online in your own time. It will help you to understand what housing & care options may be available to you in later life, and include practical activities and checklist

Evaluation of the Department of Health’s extra care housing programme for people with learning disabilities

Case Study 29 describe the development of extra care housing opportunities for older people with learning difficulites within a conventional shetered housing scheme in Salford

Case Study 32 describes the development of five new build homes for people with a learning disability in South Tyneside.

Case Study 33 describes the development of a private sector leasing scheme for people with learning difficulties

Enabling older owner occupiers with moderate learning disabilities to live independently

An introduction to the characteristics and needs of an emerging group to be provided for in developing new housing and services for older people. This includes extra care. Fzctsheet 3

Newsletter containing articles promoting the need for life long learning opportunities.