Briefing paper that outlines the issues around learning provision for older people

Information on the benefits of learning, overcoming the obstacles, the range of opportunities, and how to find information about learning opportunities

Case Study 33 describes the development of a private sector leasing scheme for people with learning difficulties

Briefing paper that promotoes the learning needs of older people from black & minority ethnic communities, giving examples of good practice

Summary of key statistics about the participation of older people in learning. Raises issues for consideration.

Case Study 29 describe the development of extra care housing opportunities for older people with learning difficulites within a conventional shetered housing scheme in Salford

Case Study 32 describes the development of five new build homes for people with a learning disability in South Tyneside.

Newsletter containing articles promoting the need for life long learning opportunities.

An introduction to the characteristics and needs of an emerging group to be provided for in developing new housing and services for older people. This includes extra care. Fzctsheet 3

Enabling older owner occupiers with moderate learning disabilities to live independently

Newsletter with series of briefing articles promoting the need for learning and employment opportunities for older people

Evaluation of the Department of Health’s extra care housing programme for people with learning disabilities

Silverlinks have developed a new “teach yourself” booklet which you can work through online in your own time. It will help you to understand what housing & care options may be available to you in later life, and include practical activities and checklist