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 wel

If you are a UK national over State Pension age who moved abroad, but are now considering moving back to live permanently in the UK, this factsheet explains more about some of things you need to consider. It gives information about looking at your fina

Advice and information about how to keep physically active, the importance and value of exercise and activities, healthy eating (foods to avoid & foods to eat), other healthy lifestyle issues, and health checks

This factsheet explains treatment offered by the NHS, including how to find an NHS dentist, charges for NHS treatment, how receiving certain benefits or the NHS low income scheme can help with NHS treatment costs, and what you can do if dissatisfied w

This factsheet explains charging for social care services in places other than care homes, mainly related to services provided in your own home. This is because the two charging systems are slightly different. It also covers charging for carers’ services.

Many of the issues related to planning for later life are similar whether you are straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, but some matters may need special consideration. The legal context has changed in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual and tra

This factsheet explains what Carer’s Allowance is, the eligibility criteria, and how to make a claim. It explains how Carer’s Allowance may affect any other benefits you, or the person you care for, are receiving, and what to do if you have a change of

A brief introduction to income, pensions, benefits, tax & inheritance and healthcare considerations, plus useful contacts for further information.