EAC Services

EAC FirstStop Advice

FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service providing advice and information for older people, their families and carers about care and housing options in later life. The service is provided by Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) in partnership with other national and local organisations, and brings together a wealth of expertise through one telephone number and one website to help older people and their carers explore the options and choices open to them and access the housing, support and care services they need.

FirstStop Advice, Freephone 0800 377 7070, 9am to 5pm, Monday – Friday

Email us at: info@firststopadvice.org.uk

Visit the FirstStop Advice website at: www.firststopadvice.org.uk

Housing and care options website

Our online service at www.housingcare.org provides comprehensive, easy to find, information on all aspects of care, support and housing for older people, including:

• A library of selected reading materials
• Searchable databases of specialist housing and care homes
• Information about services that provide help around the home
• An easy to use tool that offers suggestions for solving problems around the home

Visit the website at www.housingcare.org