Extra funding for PCTs to help discharge patients from hospital: Source: Department of Health (DH)
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The Department of Health has announced the availability of an additional £150m fund to be allocated to Primary Care Trusts in England, for immediate transfer to local authorities for investment in social care services which also benefit the health system.
This additional investment is aimed to reduce the pressure on health services by discharging patients from hospital more quickly and provide effective ongoing support for people in their own homes.
An additional £20 million will be allocated to the Disabled Facilities Grant for 2011/12, to help more people with a disability to access the aids and adaptations they require to live independently at home, saving them from an unnecessary stay in hospital or going into residential care.
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