The importance of exercise for arthritis

The importance of exercise for arthritis

Almost all healthcare advice, online or in person, will encourage those living with rheumatoid arthritis to take regular exercise. There is a lot of evidence that keeping active and taking regular exercise can help to ease symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It can also...
Stopping people with dementia becoming lonely and isolated

Stopping people with dementia becoming lonely and isolated

None of us wants to be lonely or become isolated and alone, but unfortunately, for people living with dementia, this is a common side effect. Many older people become lonely and socially isolated, but for those living with dementia this is an even bigger issue. ...
Section 117 After-Care

Section 117 After-Care

What is section 117 after-care? Some people who have been in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983, i.e. were “sectioned” may be entitled to receive ongoing care and support after they leave hospital. The basic premise of 117 (‘one-one-seven’) after-care is that...
Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested allowance payable to eligible older people to help pay for any extra costs that their care and support requires. Eligibility To qualify and receive Attendance Allowance you must: Have reached State Pension age Have a...
Dementia Council Tax rebate

Dementia Council Tax rebate

There is a council tax rebate that is available for people living with dementia if they fulfil several criteria.  It is called the Severe Mental Impairment exemption and it relates to many more conditions than just dementia. Severe Mental Impairment may sound quite...
Deferred Payment

Deferred Payment

A Deferred Payment Agreement is an arrangement with your local authority- essentially a loan. This loan is secured against the value of your house at a set, and often low, interest rate. The main purpose of the Deferred Payment is to help the resident pay for their...