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£4.9bn to support independent living

Published: Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:39:15

Communities Minister Baroness Andrews announced £4.9bn funding for the Supporting People programme over the next three years today (6 December 2007). The funding will help over a million vulnerable people each year, including victims of domestic violence, teenage parents, older people and those with mental health problems - enabling them to live independently in their accommodation.

Supporting People is a major part of the Government's drive to tackle social exclusion, deliver social justice and support the third sector in delivering vital services. It supports over 800,000 older people, 40,000 single homeless people, 36,000 people with mental health problems, and 8,000 women at risk of domestic violence at any one time.
To read more visit the Communities website.

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