Care Act 2014 briefing and consultation
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 …
Supporting a client after a fall – Sir Josiah Mason Trust
Mrs K, 95, was an active and independent sheltered housing resident who became increasingly frail and forgetful after a fall, and less able to manage. The …
The impact of the 1% rent reduction
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 …
What does the 2011 Census tell us about the ‘oldest old’ in England and Wales?
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 …