Advice and information

Sheltered and retirement housing staff are now starting to return to schemes as the pandemic eases, often on a phased or part-time basis, and communal lounges …

The Care Act received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014 and its provisions come into effect in April 2015. Government says that it will “make a difference …

(Updated March 2020) Everybody, regardless of age, needs to be covered by a TV licence to (on any device and through any provider):  ➢ Watch or record …

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can have a significant impact on both individuals and communities, as well as on housing providers for whom the costs can be considerable. …

There is a huge array of information and resources available in relation to resident engagement but it is not so easy to find information specifically about engagement …

Welcome to our new member benefit. In this regular feature we will keep you up to date with some of the key legal or policy developments …

Although the always resourceful and resilient sheltered and retirement housing providers already had in place measures enabling them to respond quickly, ensuring the safety of residents …

Measures adopted by our members to continue to provide a safe and effective service to older people and to protect staff include encouraging people to work …

It is an uncertain and worrying time for everyone including sheltered and retirement housing providers supporting older people and their own staff. The situation is continuously …

‘Passion for Life’ provides a framework for older people to make incremental changes in their lives to improve their health and well-being, particularly after a life-changing …

Clause 21 of the Welfare Reform and Work Bill stipulates that registered social housing providers must reduce rents by at least 1% a year over 4 …

This briefing examines some of the key findings particularly relevant to those involved in the provision of housing and related support services for older people. On …