Useful links
Helping Hand
Support available to residents including with food, utility bill vouchers (for those on prepayment meters) and much more. Residents can request support via our online form on telephone number which are both on the website. Support with food, bills and finances (Helping Hand) | Buckinghamshire Council
NHS Guides
http://bucks.healthhelpnow.nhs.uk
Free App for Bucks ‘Ask NHS’ for health information and advice? You can also get advice from the website.
http://bucks.healthhelpnow.nhs.uk/health-help/services/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/free-fitness-ideas/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-eatwell-guide/
BCC Bereavement Guide
Aged Care and Support
Information sheet – Housing matters fact sheet:
http://www.housingcare.org/downloads/kbase/1979.pdf
Your Safety: http://www.housingcare.org/downloads/kbase/2956.pdf
Your Security: http://www.housingcare.org/downloads/kbase/2957.pdf
Equipment for daily living: http://www.housingcare.org/downloads/kbase/1982.pdf
Age UK general information and advice:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/
Support line and information via the telephone https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/
Looking for care in your area see this comparison site: www.carecompare.net
Other charities
Text and web-based help https://www.giveusashout.org/
Government Guides
Keep Warm Keep well guide for Over 60s, Low-income families, People living with a disability.
http://www.housingcare.org/downloads/kbase/1711.pdf
Independent Age fact sheet – Adapting your home to stay independent
http://www.housingcare.org/downloads/kbase/2953.pdf
Homesharing fact sheet by Housingcare.org outside Buckinghamshire:
How well does your home suit you sheet:
http://www.housingcare.org/downloads/kbase/1620.pdf
Homesharing can be a cost effective way of finding accommodation and receiving care. This factsheet discusses what homesharing is, what the pros and cons are, and how much it can cost.