The information in this factsheet is aimed at raising your awareness and understanding of the issues of abuse and it also covers approaches to safeguarding older people.

With some simple adaptations to help, we can stay in our homes for longer. This guide looks at the types of adaptations and equipment available and how to obtain them. It also suggests small practical steps that you can take to make a difference to your q

It’s important that we feel safe in our homes, yet more accidents happen at home than anywhere else. We’ve put together this leaflet to help you do a safety check of your home. By working through the checklists, you should be able to identify and resolve

Although your licence entitlement will expire when you turn 70, this doesn’t automatically mean you have to stop driving – you’ll just need to apply to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to renew it every three years. The renewal form should b

This factsheet looks at arrangements for other people to make decisions about your welfare and finances if you lack the capacity to make those decisions yourself. It covers changes brought in by the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It includes information on

This factsheet offers tips on saving water at home and reducing water bills. It provides information on how to change your method of payment by switching to a meter; the benefits of registering on the Vulnerable Persons Register; and how you can get help

There are things you can do to make sure others know which medical treatments you would want to refuse and how you would like to be cared for, should a time come when you cannot make or communicate these decisions yourself. Preparing an advance deci

This factsheet provides information about legislation relating to park homes (also called mobile homes). It is intended for people who own a park home as their permanent residence or for those who are considering buying such a home. It includes points to