Factsheets, Leaflets & DVDs
Large Print Factsheets
Making our public information accessible to people with visual impairments
We have provided most of our factsheets in large print format so they are accessible to people with visual impairments.
The most current versions of our factsheets are available on this webpage in large print format and we are more than happy for these factsheets to be photocopied and distributed freely, but please ensure that you always use the most up-to-date copy.
If you require a version of any factsheet in another format or language please contact:
Care Direct 0845 1551 007.
Housing & accommodation
Help at home
Help with mobility problems
Safety in the home & personal safety
Services for carers
Applying for or renewing a Blue Badge
Financial support
Other information
Housing & accommodation
| Reference | Factsheet | Date |
| FS10a | What to look for in a care home  (58KB - pdf help) |
20 Aug 09 |
| FS10b | Moving into a care home (62KB - pdf help) |
20 Aug 09 |
| FS2a | Charges for home care, day centres & community meals (58KB - pdf help) |
06 Apr 09 |
| FS2b | Charges for residential and nursing care (57KB - pdf help) |
20 Aug 09 |
| FS2c | Fairer Charging Assessments for Supporting People (63KB - pdf help) |
28 Aug 09 |
| FS10c | Paying for residential and nursing care (57KB - pdf help) |
20 Aug 09 |
| FS20a | Housing related support (62KB - pdf help) |
19 Aug 09 |
| FS20b | Types of housing related support services and where to find them (64KB - pdf help) |
19 Aug 09 |
| FS404 | Social Rented Housing (34KB - pdf help) |
04 Mar 10 |
Help at home
| Reference | Factsheet | Date |
| FS51 | Domiciliary care services and how they are arranged (65KB - pdf help) |
10 Aug 09 |
| FS52 | Do you need day services? (67KB - pdf help) |
14 Oct 09 |
| FS55 | Help with meals (58KB - pdf help) |
06 April 09 |
| FS56 | Community Mentoring (61KB - pdf help) |
04 Nov 09 |
| FS79b | Adapting your home (55KB - pdf help) |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS299 | Moving and handling (50KB - pdf help) |
03 Mar 10 |
Help with mobility problems
| Reference | Factsheet | Date |
| FS50a | Help with bathing and showering (57KB - pdf help) |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS50b | Bathing problems and simple solutions (59KB - pdf help) |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS50c | Bathing diagrams appendix (672KB - pdf help) |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS79a | Equipment to help in your home (59KB - pdf help) |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS299 | Moving and handling (50KB - pdf help) |
03 Mar 10 |
| FS405 | Where to buy RADAR keys in Devon (25KB - pdf help) |
04 Mar 10 |
Safety in the home & personal safety
| Reference | Factsheet | Date |
| FS16b | Keeping well and safe at home (129KB - pdf help) |
29 May 09 |
| FS16c | Are you safe at home? (133KB - pdf help) |
29 May 09 |
| FS16a | Falls are no laughing matter (119KB - pdf help) |
29 May 09 |
| FS12 | Safeguarding adults from abuse (138KB - pdf help) |
05 Oct 07 |
Services for carers
| Reference | Factsheet | Date |
| FS600 | Helping carers to pursue leisure, education, training and work (33KB - pdf help) |
03 Jul 08 |
| FS601 | Carer assessment guidance notes (31KB - pdf help) |
03 Jul 08 |
| FS602 | Take a Break Scheme for carers of adults (31KB - pdf help) |
22 July 09 |
| FS603 | Short-term breaks in residential or nursing homes (28KB - pdf help) |
01 July 09 |
| FS605 | Looking after your back - information for carers (136KB - pdf help) |
12 Feb 10 |
Applying for or renewing a Blue Badge
| Reference | Factsheet | Date |
| FS9 | Blue Badges (69KB - pdf help) |
19 June 09 |
| FS400 | Parking for Blue Badge holders (26KB - pdf help) |
22 Sept 09 |
Financial support
| Reference | Factsheet | Date |
| FS8 | Direct Payments (58KB - pdf help) |
13 May 09 |
| FS8b | Equipment and Minor Adaptations paid for by a Direct Payment (62KB - pdf help) |
03 Nov 09 |
| FS308 | An easy guide to Direct Payments (200KB - pdf help)(includes pictures) |
25 Jun 08 |
| FS54 | How much we pay for your community-based care (58KB - pdf help) |
07 Jan 09 |
| FS403 | Help to complete DLA forms (27KB - pdf help) |
01 Jul 08 |
| FS501 | Attendance Allowance (50KB - pdf help) |
12 May 09 |
| FS502 | Completing an Attendance Allowance form (53KB - pdf help) |
04 May 07 |
| FS503 | Disability Living Allowance (50KB - pdf help) |
12 May 09 |
| FS504 | Pension Credit (54KB - pdf help) |
12 May 09 |
| FS505 | Council Tax (51KB - pdf help) |
19 Nov 08 |
| FS506 | Carers Allowance (51KB - pdf help) |
08 Apr 08 |
