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Elderly Accommodation Counsel and FirstStop

3rd Floor 89 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TPAdvice Line: 0800 377 7070 Tel: +44-203-519-6002 (from mobiles/overseas) Fax: 020 7820 3970 E-mail: info@firststopadvice.org.uk Website: www.housingcare.org or www.firststopadvice.org.uk Description: FirstStop is a free information and advice service designed to help older people decide how best to meet their needs for support, care and suitable housing. It is provided jointly by a growing number of national and local organisations, groups and individuals, making available their skills and professional knowledge through one phone number, one website and a network of local service points. it is led by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC).Activities: Free, independent Advice Line whose staff give guidance, advice and detailed information to help older people choose and fund the support or accommodation options most suited to their needs and wishes. Maintains a nationwide database of accommodation specifically for older people - sheltered, retirement housing to buy and to rent, extra care schemes and close care housing (sheltered accommodation where there is a care home on site), and care homes, both for personal care and for nursing. Contact the Advice Line Monday to Friday - 9:00 am till 5:00 pm DIAL Disclaimer Whilst all the information given in this document was correct at the time of going to press, DIAL Doncaster cannot be held responsible for any subsequent changes.