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Care Options in Retirement (13/09/2008)

This new book from Which? offers comprehensive information on all types of housing and care for older people

"England needs a new care and support system" - says Government (14/08/2008)

Government today published a consultation document "The case for change - Why England needs a new care and support system", inviting views on what this should look like.

First tenants move into exciting new care facility for older people (18/07/2008)

10 traditional care homes will be replaced by 5 brand new extra care sheltered housing developments through an agreement between Housing 21 and Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council.

Counsel and Care focuses on choice and control for care home residents (15/03/2008)

Counsel and Care is hosting a major conference to examine ways to improve the quality of life of older people living in care homes.

Help the Aged challenges Government to link thinking on ageing population and climate change (15/03/2008)

In a new report, 'Towards Common Ground: climate change and an ageing population', the Charity is suggesting that many of the policies which could be used to tackle climate change such as personal carbon accounts and better public transport to cut car use, could bring real benefits to older people.

EAC welcomes National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society (08/03/2008)

Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) warmly welcomed Government’s commitment in the national strategy to invest in information and advice services to help older people understand the housing and care options open to them.