Staying in your home

Guide to staying in your home

When living independently becomes more challenging, extra help is available - an overview of the different areas covered in this section

Options to stay in your home, such as financial help, cleaning and home adjustments

Information on local meals services ('meals on wheels') and home delivery

How to nominate someone to pick up your pension for you

Information on home adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants and the Independent Living Fund

Taking simple and inexpensive precautions to keep your home safe

If you need help to pay for heating or to improve insulation in your home, you may be able to get money from a government grant scheme

Information on greener living, including recycling and saving energy in your home