Advice on hospital admissions and discharges (141kb) People can only expect to remain in an NHS hospital while they are receiving medical treatment. Sometimes older people and their relatives feel unprepared for a return home or ill equipped for making more complex decisions about future care arrangements . This factsheet aims to guide older people and their relatives and carers through their hospital ‘journey’ with particular emphasis on planning for discharge.
Equipment for Daily Living (219kb)If you are disabled, however slightly, things such as turning on taps, holding a knife and fork or getting in and out of the bath can become more and more difficult. There are numerous gadgets, aids and items of equipment that can help with such problems. This information sheet describes what is available, from where, and how you can get it.
Help to Stay Put (143kb)Staying put is what most older people want to do. If you are finding it difficult to manage, but would prefer not to move, there may be ways in which life can be made easier or safer. This information sheet covers repairs and maintenance to your home, adaptations for disabled people, heating and energy efficiency, security and safety, with tips on how to fund any of these.
Homesharing (838kb)Homesharing is a simple way of people helping each other. One person has a home that they are willing to share but are at a stage in their life where they need some help and support. The other needs accommodation and is willing to give some help in exchange for somewhere to live.
Housing Options (567kb)Practical information & advice about available housing choices, including help to stay put, considering moving, moving home, moving in with family, moving to sheltered housing.
Your security : Personal safety at home and in the street (215kb)Many of us are anxious about crime. But the fact is that older people are less likely to be attacked or robbed than people in any other age group.A crime can often be avoided by taking a few simple precautions.This leaflet explains steps you can take to make you feel more secure both at home and when you’re out and about.