The Elderly Accommodation Counsel provides a wide range of information on sheltered accommodation for older people. They also have a national database on care homes. Contact their 'first stop' freephone advice line on 0800 377 7070 between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, or write to Third Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP, telephone 0207 8201 343. Alternatively, email enquiries@eac.org.uk or visit the website: www.eac.org.uk.