Decision details

To authorise the acceptance of the grant of £8,500 from the National Lottery Project Grant Fund to deliver a series of ten ‘Slipper Socials’.

North Yorkshire Library Service has bid for funding to deliver a series of ten ‘Slipper Socials’ aimed at supporting older people to live in their own homes for longer. For many older people, who may be mentally fit but physically frail, having a fall may result in a loss of independence. Research has shown that one of the most common causes of falls by older people are loose, worn, or backless slippers. The funding will be used to purchase anti-slip slippers to help prevent falls and to deliver a series of ‘events, bringing together partners offering advice and guidance to older people.

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