Government £60 million older people funding
7 March 2005
New £60 Million grant available for independant living.
Health Minister Stephen Ladyman today announced funding of £60m for councils to develop innovative ways to help older people avoid emergency hospital visits and to live independently longer.The £60m Partnerships for Older People Projects (POPP) grant aims to encourage councils in England with their NHS, local government, voluntary and community sector partners to devise innovative approaches to establishing sustainable arrangements for supporting older people in active and healthy living.
For more information, please vist the website: http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/OlderPeoplesServices/OlderPeopleArticle/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4099198&chk=5OV7NB