Briefing paper on a report produced for Help the Aged/HACT. It aims to stimulate debate about good practice, and is based on research that involved a survey of staff working at 21 English Churches Housing Group’s 21 sheltered schemes in the NE of England.

Explains your rights when shopping from home and how to avoid falling victim to cons and scams. Includes information about doorstep selling, bogus callers, and buying by mail order, phone, & internet.

A review of available sources of housing information & advice

Based on research, this information to help providers to reduce the risk and effect of falls in care homes, and the resources available to do this.

Information about older men’s health, and the issues

Practical advice & information about how to safely use stairs

Information about prepaid funeral plans, and advice on what to look for, and how to make a complaint about one.

Explanation of what Flu is, how it spreads, the symptoms, vaccination, what to do if you get it and how ro avoid getting it.