Compass - Factsheets & Guides

Cleaners, other help at home, meals delivery, shopping services - South Lakeland

A list of cleaners, gardeners, handy persons and other help at home including companionship

Safeguarding older people from abuse and neglect - Factsheet

This factsheet explains the law on safeguarding adults to help you decide what to do if you think an older person is being abused or neglected, or may be at risk of abuse or neglect. Whether you know the
person through your role as a professional, a care

Returning from abroad - Factsheet

You will find this factsheet useful if you are a British citizen over State Pension age who moved abroad and who is now considering moving back to live permanently in the UK.
It gives information about things to consider regarding your finances and housi

Arranging for someone to make decisions on your behalf - Factsheet

This factsheet looks at how you can arrange for other people to make decisions about your health, care and finances if you think you may lose the mental capacity to do this in future. This is usually family members or friends, but it could be a profession

Pension Credit - Factsheet

This factsheet explains what Pension Credit is, the eligibility criteria and how to make a claim. It explains what to do if you have a change of circumstance.

Tenancy rights - security of tenure - Factsheet

This factsheet provides information on a tenants right to keep their home (security of tenure). It explains how different tenancies offer different levels of security, meaning some tenants can be evicted more easily than others.

Specialist housing for older people - Factsheet

This factsheet gives information about housing intended specifically for older people, such as sheltered housing.

Resolving problems and making a complaint about NHS care - Factsheet

The factsheet explains how to make a complaint about NHS services, including situations where your complaint covers both NHS and social care services. It describes support available to help you, what to expect when your complaint is investigated and what

Adapting your home - Information Guide

This guide provides you with information and ideas about how to adapt your home to enable you, or the person you care for, to live safely and independently.

Bereavement - Information Guide

If you or someone close has suffered a bereavement, this guide offers practical and emotional support after a death.

Powers of attorney - Information Guide

There may come a time when we need someone to make decisions on our behalf. Find out more about your options, different types of power of attorney and how they work.