Your Money
Planning your retirement income (ACIG05)
Simple steps you can take now to plan ahead and get the most out of your money in retirement.
Making the most of your money (ACIG09)
Easy tips for those who have already retired to help make money go further.
Financial help in retirement (ACIG10)
Simple, practical ways to put more money in your pocket including benefits and how to claim them.
Don’t be fooled! (ACIG17)
Simple tips on how to avoid scams and get the best deal including advice on sharp selling practices and scams.
Your tax health check (ACIG29)
Explains common tax issues facing older people and provides the questions to ask to ensure you are paying the right amount of tax.
Your health and home
Help with care in your own home (ACIG01)
How to continue living safely in your own home and details of financial support.
How to find a care home (ACIG02)
Explains the different types of care home, finding the right home for you and any available funding.
Choices in retirement housing (ACIG03)
Explains the different options including downsizing, buying/ renting sheltered housing & care homes.
Your health services (ACIG04)
An overview of NHS services available, how to find the services you need and get the best from them.
Your guide to healthy living (ACIG12)
Simple advice on a healthy lifestyle with practical tips on diet and exercise.
Living well in your neighbourhood (ACIG13)
Simple advice on common neighbourhood issues and how to resolve them.
Going into hospital (ACIG08)
Helps you plan a stay in hospital with information on your rights and the support you can expect when you leave.
Adapting your home (ACIG07)
Recommends possible adaptations you can make to your home to make a real difference to your quality of life.
Attendance Allowance (ACIL26)
You may be entitled to this allowance if you are over 65 with a disability or long term health condition. Find out if you are eligible and how to claim.
Care Home Checklist (ACIL25)
Ensures you know what to look for when choosing a care home so you can rest assured that you are making the right choice.
Managing your life
Help with legal advice (ACIG06)
How to get the most from a solicitor, including fee arrangements, and where to find free legal advice.
Putting your affairs in order (ACIG15)
Ensure that your affairs and estate are managed in the event of losing mental capacity or passing away. Currently out of stock but available online
What to do when someone dies (ACIG14)
A practical guide covering all aspects of what to do following a bereavement.
Your employment choices (ACIG11)
How to continue working including changing careers, self-employment and starting a business.
Planning to live abroad (ACIG16)
Guide to moving abroad including financial arrangements, housing and returning to the UK.
Going solo (ACIG19)
Following the loss of a partner, this guide helps make living alone easier with advice on finances, housing choices and health.
Later life as an older LGB person (ACIL18)
Whilst the legal context is changing in many helpful ways there still remain some difficulties in relation to assumptions or prejudices that could require a distinct approach. This guide explains the best ways to deal with such issues.
Hot tips for a cool summer (ACIL21)
Simple ways to stay cool this summer including how to recognise heat-related illness and what to do if someone demonstrates signs of it
Winter wrapped up (ACIL23)
Practical tips on keeping your home and yourself warm in winter with information on financial support available.
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