Many older people consider releasing equity in their property in order to improve their financial situation; this factsheet helps to identify the various options available and important things to consider before making such an arrangement.

As we get older, lots of us start to think about how we’ll manage financially. You might be considering equity release as a way of easing money worries – but is it your best option? Equity release is a big decision and it can create more problems than i

Extra care housing is a form of retirement housing with personal care, meals and 24-hour support available for those that need it. Extra care housing can be rented from the council or a housing association, purchased leasehold or as shared owner-ship from

The Supporting People Living with Dementia in Extra Care Housing (DemECH) project was an 18-month study funded by the NIHR School for Social Care Research and led by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies which uses a mixed methods

If you live on a low income, it can be hard to meet unexpected essential costs. You might be able to get help with some of these expenses from your local council, the Government’s Social Fund or a charity grant. This factsheet explains some of the options

If your income is low, it can be hard to meet unexpected essential costs. You might be able to get help with some of these expenses from your local council, the government’s Social Fund or a charity grant. This factsheet explains some of the options, w