This is a new service to provide information, advice and support to older people on housing and housing related issues

Who is it for?

The project is particularly aimed at people who might be starting to find things a struggle in their homes, and want to consider their options as their needs change.  These options might include, for example, moving to more suitable accommodation or making changes to their existing property.

The aim of the project is to encourage people to think ahead about their longer-term housing situation, and make informed decisions to ensure that they can stay as independent as possible.

What support is available

Your Housing Choices Advisor can

• provide information, advice and support on a one to one basis.
• provide support to explore options and help put changes in place if appropriate
• refer on to other local services, such as Community Outreach Advisor
• raise awareness of the wider advice and support available through EAC First Stop

What is EAC First Stop?

EAC FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service providing advice and information for older people, their families and carers about housing and care options in later life.

Website: http://www.firststopadvice.org.uk

Advice Line: 0800 377 7070

Housing Choices Directory - Information Resource

This directory is for older people, their families and carers, who are looking for help and advice about housing and care options in Rushcliffe.  It is also aimed at advice, health and social care workers who support older people in their work.

The directory is split into two sections:

Section 1: Support for older people choosing to stay living at home

Section 2: Information about moving to alternative accommodation

To download a copy as a pdf click on the link:

Housing Choices Directory.pdf[Adobe Acrobat PDF - 288.98 KB]#

Senior Snippets - Newsletter packed with information and news for older people in Rushcliffe

Click on the link below to download the first edition

senior snippets newsletter december 2011.pdf[Adobe Acrobat PDF - 476.66 KB]

Contact Housing Choices

If you would like any more information about the project or to make an appointment with the Housing Choices Advisor, please contact either Jessica Molineaux or Emily Devas at Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service,

Tel 0115 9699060 ext 106 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A similar scheme is operating in the Bassetlaw district – for more information please contact Retford Action Centre on 01777 709650.