FirstStop Advice for Older People: An independent evaluation of local services

This report presents the results of an independent evaluation of local housing and care options advice services for older people which are working in partnership with EAC FirstStop and Care & Repair England, with financial support from the Department for C

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Making the Case: FirstStop Advice Summary Brochure

This brochure summarises the results of an independent evaluation of local housing and care options advice services for older people which are working in partnership with EAC FirstStop and Care & Repair England, with financial support from the Department f

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Learning to Listen

A report about involving service users in the development and delivery of home improvement agency and related services.

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Renting & Letting – rights for landlords and tenants

Information for both landlords and tenants about their renting & letting rights. It includes information for private tenants, Council tenants and RSL tenants on rents, rent increases, eviction, repairs, purchase of the rented property, and neighbour dispu

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Care & Repair England

Care & Repair aims to raise awareness of the scale and nature of the impact of poor and unsuitable housing on the health and wellbeing of older and disabled people and promote and influence change, particularly in the health sector. The website includes

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Home improvements and repairs (Factsheet 67)

This factsheet provides information about the help you can get if your home is in a poor condition or unsuitable for your needs. It includes information on the financial assistance and practical support available to help you make improvements, as well

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Help with heating costs (Factsheet 1)

This factsheet explains how you can spend less on energy while still maintaining a warm and comfortable home. It provides information on getting the best energy deal, energy efficiency, financial help and help from bodies like your local authority (counci

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