Financial
Personal Grants
Dealing with a condition can have so many consequences. It can impact on your finances so further adding to the worry and stress. Maybe it’s simply extra fuel bills or parking costs from all the hospital visits or it could be having to buy special equipment to facilitate life at home. It all adds up and at a time when you may not be able to work. We have a grant that is specifically for these purposes. To find out if you are eligible, fill in the form below.
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Personal grants can be applied for by residents in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland however, we are unable to accept applications from overseas.
Requests for a personal grant will only be considered if the hardship is due to, or has been aggravated by GBS, CIDP or an associated inflammatory neuropathy. Grants are not awarded where the support can be obtained through a statutory body or process. Grants can be made up of smaller grants paid over a period of time or as a one off payment.
Some examples of grants:
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Medical or other equipment (possibly on loan) – such electric wheelchairs or adaptable toilet seats
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Adaptations to homes – such as railings, or a shower grab rail
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payment of travelling expenses – such as parking charges for visiting patients in hospital, or train tickets
Where the grant is for the provision of equipment, the equipment would become the property of the applicant rather than the charity. The applicant is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the equipment and any problems should be taken up with the supplier/manufacturer.
Recurring household bills or debts cannot be considered – for these you should seek help from your local Social Services, Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Citizens’ Advice Scotland, Citizens’ Information Republic of Ireland, the consumer Credit Counselling Service or the National Debtline.
How to apply
Please complete this Application form (which also includes guidance notes)
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All information supplied by you will be treated by Inflammatory Neuropathies UK in confidence.
If the application form is a little daunting, don’t worry.
Either email us directly on hello@inflammatoryneuropathies.uk or fill in the contact form at the bottom of the page and we can provide help.
Completed Application Forms should be sent to:
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Inflammatory Neuropathies UK
Glennys Sanders House,
Pride Parkway,
Sleaford
NG34 8GL
For any queries please email hello@inflammatoryneuropathies.uk​
Benefits
Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help.
The cost of living has impacted all of us, and for those living with conditions that can impact their ability to work, this can cause significant strain.
Inflammatory Neuropathies UK are working on producing information around benefits that may be more applicable to your situation such as ESA, Universal Credit, and accessing a Blue Badge for your car. For now, please visit Citizens Advice. These are excellent resources and many towns and cities have local facilitates you can access to receive support from a local voice.
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