Under the Housing (Right to Manage) (England) Regulations 2012, leasehold tenants have the right to arrange their own management through the establishment of a ‘Right to Manage’ company. This Case Study narrates the experience of residents living in Fernw

Home is important. It is the place we spend most time and can make all the difference to being able to live independently and well. As we get older our home may not suit us as well as it used to. Using stairs or the bath can become a challenge. Illness

‘Small but Significant’ examines the impacts and cost benefits of ‘handyperson services’ – low cost schemes which carry out small repairs and minor adaptations for older people, primarily delivered by not for profit Care and Repair and other home improvem

– Help with making appropriate housing choices together – What help is available if you decide it is best for the person you care for to stay at home including: – What can help to support people to live independently – How to make the home safe and hea

This online guide is for people diagnosed with a long-term health condition in later life. The most common conditions include arthritis, heart disease, respiratory diseases, macular disease and stroke. It focuses on the impact of these conditions on da

A common concern for people who have macular disease (MD) is how the condition might make it harder to carry out daily tasks and live in their own home. But with the right support, some changes and adaptations, most people with MD can and do continue to e

A common concern for people who have had a stroke is that resulting problems such as walking, co-ordination or communication difficulties might make living in their own home difficult. But with the right support, some changes and adaptations, most people

A common concern for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and other respiratory diseases is that difficulties in breathing will restrict their ability to carry out ordinary daily tasks and so remain living in their own home. Bu