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Community Care - Understanding the System (608kb)
This factsheet gives information about the structure of the community care system, who provides services and the definition of some of the words and phrases you might come across to help you understand the system a little better.
Health Difficulties: how to cope with changing needs (646kb)
It explains what help is available froom your local Council and the NHS if you develop difficulties due to ill-health or disability.This includes support inside and outside the home and financial assistance
Hospitals - What to Expect (560kb)
Information and advice for older people in hospital, & their carers and relatives, about being in hospital (including rights), and going home. This includes description of the role of different staff who work in hospitals.