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.
Home Repairs and Improvements (154kb)This information sheet is aimed at both home-owners and tenants. It looks at the financial and practical help you can get to repair, improve and adapt your home.
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.
Housing: adapting your home to stay independent (239kb)If you are registered disabled and need to make changes to your home in order to be able to live independently, you may be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant. This factsheet explains what a Disabled Facilities Grant is, what the eligibility criteria are, how to apply for one, and what will happen when you have made your application.
Housing: how to pay for the maintenance of your home (625kb)For older people the cost of maintaining, repairing and adapting their home can be very expensive. It can also be a concern about how the work is funded, as well as finding a good quality workman. However, there is a wide range of help available in the community for home owners, private, council and housing association tenants, and people living in mobile homes and houseboats. This factsheet gives information about the help which may be available to assist you in carrying out maintenance, repairs and adaptations to your home.
In Good Repair (768kb)A guide (produced with help from the Newcastle Older People & Carers Reading Group) for older & disabled people about organising home repairs & adaptations, including help with the costs, finding a builder & organising the work.