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Staying Independent and in Controlproduce fact sheets and booklets on a range of issues more likely to affect usafter the age of 50. They provide generic information for people all over Britainwhereas the local branches provide more regionalised ‘signposting’information, helping people to find local services.All of the national information can be accessed from their web sites, bytelephoning their helplines or from their local offices / shops.Age Concern – http://www.ageconcern.org.ukInformation Line - 0800 00 99 66Help The Aged – http://www.helptheaged.org.ukSeniorLine - 0808 800 6565http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/<strong>50+</strong>26
Alternative Housing OptionsAlternative Housing SolutionsConsidering options when a house move has become a necessity can lead torushed decisions, missed opportunities and mistakes. Investigating options inadvance and having a plan, in case it is ever needed, could preserve yourfuture sense of well being and your finances.If your needs are short term, it may be possible to arrange a temporarysolution, contact Social Services for advice on short-term stays and specialequipment.The Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) web site provides informationcovering the whole housing & care spectrum. The EAC Advice Line aims tohelp older people make decisions about their housing, care or support in thefull knowledge of what options are open to them, what they cost and how toget access to themFor more information on all housing matters see the Council’s web site athttp://www.wrexham.gov.uk/housing or contact the Council HousingDepartment.Modified HousingEstate agents occasionally have properties that are suitable for all needsincluding homes that are adaptable or have already been adapted. Most willnotify prospective buyers of the availability of such property, if requested.There are also a wide range of grants available to help you adapt your houseif your needs change. These are covered in the ‘Finances’ section.Before deciding to move in with relatives, consider practical matters such asdaily living arrangements, privacy, space, and legal or financial implications toall parties. Self-contained annexes (‘granny flats’), which are used bydependent relatives and form part of a single property complex, may beconsidered exempt from Council Tax.Retirement/Sheltered HousingRetirement housing (also known as or Sheltered housing) schemes areusually self-contained, small, rented or leasehold houses or flats supported bya warden who can give some help when needed whilst you retain control ofyour day-to-day life. Most sheltered housing for rent is provided by localcouncils or non-profit making Housing Associations, also called RegisteredSocial Landlords (RSLs). Some Housing Associations restrict occupancy, forexample, to ‘older people’ or ‘people with physical / learning difficulties’.http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/<strong>50+</strong>27
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