How healthy are older people in Gloucestershire?
The Association of Public Health Profiles
A link to health profiles within the South West of England
Links to Articles About Older People’s Care
Long Term Care a National DisgraceCharlotte Beugge and Liz Phillips, Money Mail
21 May 2008
Long-term care for the elderly is in crisis, with a £6bn shortfall looming in 20 years' time. Over the past five years, more than 350,000 elderly people have been forced to sell their homes to pay for care.
A very useful information leaflet for older people who are moving into a care home. This leaflet is produced by Gloucestershire County Council and downloadable from their website at the link above.
POPP Website
Gloucestershire POPP (Partenerships for Older People's Projects) Website
Link to POPP (Partenerships for Older People's Projects) Website GOPA takes the lead on involving older people for this particular project
Links to Partners
Thematic Report - Focusing on older people
Links to Resources
Association of Retired and Persons over 50
Better Government for Older People
Department for Work and Pensions