title: Act now, save later.
abstract: The second interim report evaluating 29 local authority-led pilot schemes, known as POPPs (Partnerships for Older People Projects), presents encouraging news on their performance ( PSSRU 2008 ). These projects have been established for two years with funding from the Department of Health. The first phase - 19 projects - started in 2006, with the remainder a year later.
authors.affiliation: To the Relatives and Residents Association.
authors.forename: Les
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bright