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Useful links
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk
Age Concern provide simple, expert information on topics of interest to people over 50, such as financial help, choosing retirement properties and adapting your home.
http://www.beaconsw.org
Beacon South West is a key business initiative of the South West of England Regional Development Agency (SWRDA). It brings together organisations, like St Monica Trust, which have a proven track record of success, to promote good practice, share ideas and exchange experience.
http://www.bristol.gov.uk
The St Monica Trust is one of a number of organisations working in partnership with Bristol City Council to provide 600 Very Sheltered Housing (VSH) flats across the city. Other information about Adult Services, benefits and support is available on this site.
http://www.bristolcareandrepair.org.uk
Bristol Care and Repair is a charitable organisation providing services for older and disabled people throughout Bristol. Their aim is to enable older, disabled and low income homeowners to live in homes that are warm, safe, secure and adapted to their needs.
http://www.csci.org.uk
The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is an independent regulatory body set up by government to regulate, inspect and review all adult social care services in the public, private and voluntary sectors in England. Inspection reports and star ratings for all registered services can be found on this site.
http://www.eac.org.uk
The Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a charity set up by government which provides free and independent information and advice about housing and care for older people.
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk
Help the Aged provide well-informed, reliable advice and information for older people and their carers on issues like housing, health and finance. They can also help with claiming benefits, making a will or managing debts.
http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk
The St Monica Trust is working in partnership with North Somerset Council to provide much needed care, support and accommodation at the Trust’s brand new development at Sandford, near Weston-super-Mare. Visit their site for information about the care and support that is available for older people in North Somerset.
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