Housing solutions for older people

Help and advice on planning your future housing needs.

Contents


Is my house still right for me? (checklist)

AspectMy assessmentPoints to consider
 OK nowChange in a few yearsChange now 
Location of the House    
Size of the house, or layout of the rooms   

Look for areas that have the sort of houses you will need. 

Check out options for improving what you have.

Upkeep   Can you get help with this?
Garden - easy to manage? Too big? Not big enough?   Gardening clubs may know people who can help you find someone to take on a big garden, or let you work in an allotment or someone else's garden.
Keeping warm, cost of fuel.   Grants to improve fuel efficiency. Visit our save energy in the home page for more information.
Easy to keep in touch with friends.    
Looking after yourself   Talk to your GP and the council, check what support is available. For more information visit our get care and support for an adult page.

Access to good services

 

   If a service like your GP or support at home is important, you might want to stay in the area they cover.
Your priorities    
Your priorities    

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