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Over 50s
Staying in your home
Recycling – find out what services are available in your area
See what you can do to help the environment – most local authorities provide recycling services and many include collection from your own door
Guide to staying in your home
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Guide to greener living for over 50s
Information on greener living, including recycling and saving energy in your home
Support to stay in your own home
Options to stay in your home, such as financial help, cleaning and home adjustments
Help with heating your home
Help to pay for heating or to improve insulation in your home
Your home, adaptations and equipment (disabled people section)
Information on home adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants and the Independent Living Fund
Nominating a helper to collect benefits or a pension for you
How to nominate a friend or relative to help pick up your pension for you
Safety at home (home and community section)
Taking simple and inexpensive precautions to keep your home safe
Meals at home services (home and community section)
Information on local meals services ('meals on wheels') and home delivery
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