Partnership for Older People Projects - Popps

Under the auspices of the Healthy Living initiative and the National Strategic Framework for older people, the Government via Partnership for Older People Projects (POPPS) funding, wants local government, and associated partners, including the voluntary sector, to provide activities for older people within the local communities. This will include areas such as yoga classes, fitness activities and dance clubs. 

Following Rochdale's successful bid for the project the various social and entertainment activities are now taking place in community centres across the borough.

Rochdale Community Transport is working closely with the local POPPS office and is providing transport services to activities for the older people involved.

RCT has fully accessible minibuses in its fleet with wheelchair access which are used for this project in order to provide a safe and comfortable journey for the elderly or less able passengers.