The causes of back pain and what can help to relieve it

This study aims to explore the extent to which residents from a wide range of housing and care histories and socio-economic backgrounds can be integrated into a single retirement village community. Westbury Fields in North West Bristol is home to over

This document will help if a person is managing the financial and property affairs of someone who may lack capacity to look after some or all aspects of their own financial affairs. It gives guidance on how a bank account can be opened and money managed o

This leaflet provides information on the service provided by Housing Options Scotland.

Looks at some of the things that might make you feel sad and ways of coming to terms with them. It also tells you how to recognise the difference between feeling down and being depressed and how to get help.

According to our 2015 poll around one-third of people in the UK aged 65 and over do not heat their home adequately some, most, or all of the time in winter because they worry about paying fuel bills. The implications of this can be severe. Being cold i

A chart that identifies how the length of time spent in hospital will affect payment of welfare benefits

State pension age. Retirement pension. Other benefits. Winter fuel payments. Appointees & agents for disabled people. How much they are & how to claim

This factsheet summarises the main benefits available to people in retirement from the Department of Work and Pensions or the local council.

This factsheet provides: Information about benefits for people under Pension Credit age (this is currently 62 ½ and will be 63 by April 2016); Information about Universal Credit and how it will affect people claiming other benefits; Disability and care

Information and advice about death & bereavement, including grief, difficult times & feelings, picking up the pieces, looking after self, practical concerns & things that need to be done, preparing for the death of someone close, looking to the future, an

Emotional & practical information & advice help to deal with the death of someone close. It includes Registration, the funeral, coping with grief, administration of the estate, and it includes useful organisation contacts

Describes what best value is about, and what local authorities are required to do

Information for Council tenants and leaseholders about Best Value

Provides information on what to do if you have hearing loss.

General advice on eye tests and glasses plus guidance for people with more serious sight loss.

Doorstep salesmen can provide a valuable service, bringing shopping facilities to your home. Unfortunately, not all callers are welcome or genuine. This information sheet explains your rights when shopping from home and how to avoid falling victim to co

A housing options scheme offering help and assistance to older homeowners who wish to move to smaller accommodation or are moving into a care home.

A Home Improvement Agency for older, vulnerable and disabled residents of Bexley, offering help and advice on home repairs, improvements and adaptations. Helping to maintain safe and independent living.

Details information from the desk research stage of a proposed “Review of service provision for a changing, diverse older population in England : Extra care housing and care homes”.

If you have accidental leakage of urine or bowel motion, this leaflet may help you to understand why, and give you some ideas on how to tackle the problem.

Basic parking rules for Blue Badge Holders in London

Case Study 20 is a summary of the full Report on Health, Housing and Social Services Policies in Sheffield towards BME older people, partly funded by the Housing LIN

This report from Housing LIN in partnership with Nigel Appleton of Contact Consulting and the GGI (Good Governance Institute) focuses on the role of technology within sheltered and supported housing schemes to assist older people. It aims to encourage

Advice on how to prevent being conned by bogus callers

An alternative view, expectations, new housing models, business opportunities, care support,

The Care Act 2014 set out the framework for the future provision of adult social care. Rge Departtment of Health has now published the Care and Support Statutory Guidance & associated Regulations, which will come into effect on 15 April 2015. Housing a

A Report On Research into Provision for Persons with Dementia in Residential Homes, Nursing Homes and Sheltered Housing

We have over 170 Furniture and Electrical stores across the UK selling sofas, dining sets, beds, plus much more, at incredible prices! Why not pop down to your local store today and find a bargain?

Information about the short term support that the British Red Cross can help with, I.e. care in the home, medical equipment loans, transport & escort assistance, therapeutic massage, and skin camouflage treatment.

A review of available sources of information and advice to help older people make informed choices about their housing and care.

Information and advice for people who have been the victims of burglary, including practical tips and explanation of how Victim Support can help

Good practice guide for Home Improvement Agencies on business planning

Information for people buying or selling property. It includes estates agents, offers, exchange of contract, completion, what the price should include, problems with solicitors, conveyancers & surveys, buying a new build home, leasehold and freehold prope

Explains what pre-paid funeral plans are, and what to look for in buying one.

Information and advice about buying a PC. It covers issues to consider, where to buy a pc, thinking about your needs, and it has useful a glossary of terms

For many people, retirement and sheltered housing allows you to retain the independence of having your own front door whilst having the reassurance of additional services and assistance close by. This factsheet discusses the key things to be aware of

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.

Describes retirement housing, (also known as sheltered housing), explains some of the rights that purchasers have and highlights some things to consider when buying retirement housing.

This factsheet provides information for people who are considering buying retirement housing. It covers management of retirement schemes, what services may be provided and what you will have to pay for. It briefly explains your rights and responsibilities