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UK probe into decent homes for vulnerable people
A United Nations official begins a visit to the UK today to probe its provision of decent homes for vulnerable people. The UN considers…
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Does your housing organisation have a plan for dementia?
Sounds like a great subject for resident scrutiny Looking after my lively grandchildren during school holidays saps my energy and is a reminder that…
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The forthcoming Care Bill
This useful publication from CIH will tell you all you need to know about the forthcoming Care Bill What you need to know about…
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Councils slash millions from Supporting People budgets
Councils have slashed millions from spending on Supporting People contracts and swapped the focus to price rather than quality. Inside Housing freedom of information…
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Older people who downsize could save money
Older people who choose to downsize to a smaller home could save money, reduce the risk of unexpected large maintenance bills and release equity…
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New standards of Care are announced by Government
Care minister Norman Lamb has announced the minimum level of social care help councils must provide under new plans to reform the system. The…
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Personalisation report
The government’s Care Bill should offer older people real choice and allow them to contribute to society, urges a think tank in a report…
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Report on valuable extra care housing
Extra care housing can play a vital role in reducing the isolation and loneliness of older people but too few people benefit, according to…
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Government claims on welfare statistics questioned
UK Statistics Authority Chair Andrew Dilnot has corrected Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps after misleading benefit figures appeared in the media. The former housing minister tweeted that “878,300…
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Faith and spirituality – a report from lemos and crane
Lost and Found: faith and spirituality in the lives of homeless people is the latest publication from Lemos&Crane building on its pioneering work over the last…
