Information & downloads concerning caring for the elderly. Either browse using the A-Z listing, or enter keywords to locate specific items. Alternatively you can browse for information by subject matter, or by publisher.

Keep moving

This booklet, now published vy Versus Arthritis, provides information on what type of exercise is helpful, important and how to do it safely.

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Keep Out the Cold

Suggests things you can do that will help you keep warm, make the best use of the heat you pay for and hopefully save you some money.

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Keep Warm, Keep Well

This booklet has been produced by the Department of Health, in association with other partners. It aims to help you maintain good health during winter and take advantage of the inancial help and benefits available. Information and advice on keeping warm

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Keeping Mobile

Looks at how to remain active and mobile, and at the help and advice available. Contents include health and fitness, mobility aids and useful equipment, advice for drivers, getting around without a car and financial help.

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Kent Health & Affordable Warmth Strategy

Housing LIN case study no 8 – an example of how a Health and Affordable Warmth Strategy came about following an addition to the Home Energy Conservation Act

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Key facts on Age Diversity & Employment

Facts about older people and employment. Trends demonstrate that age is still a serious barrier to employment, however there are many benefits for organisations that employ older people (examples given)

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Key Findings from the Supporting People Health Pilots Evaluation

Findings from the research team from the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol from an evaluation of Supporting People Health Pilots commissioned by the ODPM

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Kitchen Safety

Information & advice about fire safety in the kitchen. Cookers, microwaves, electrics, & fire safety equipment are covered, as is treatment of minor burns & what to do if there is a pan fire.

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