Florence Nightingale Aid In Sickness Trust

How we can help

Currently we are considering all requests for funding for people of all ages who are sick, in poor health or disabled and require medical items and services to improve their quality of life. However, if funding is limited under the remit of the Trust deed, preference will be given to people who have professional, secretarial, or administrative qualifications.

We help with:

convalescent care
respite care
medical and other aids, eg
- nebulisers
- TENS machines
- recliner chairs
- electric beds
- orthopaedic mattresses
- mobile hoists
- neater eater feeding aids
- sensory equipment
- communication aids ie lightwriters
- specialist software
household aids, eg washing machines
refrigerators for essential drug storage
secure drug cabinets
telephone installation or mobile phones in rare cases
assistance with hospital visiting expenses

However, grants are not usually given for:

house alterations, adaptations, improvements or maintenance
car purchase or car adaptations
electric wheelchairs, scooters or buggies
holidays, exchange visits, nursing home fees
debts or repayments
general clothing
computers
general house furnishings
house furnishings
stairlifts

Click here to download an application form.

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Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust

How we can help