Carers of people with Multiple Sclerosis are able to apply for financial support for course fees and other costs towards educational and learning opportunities.
This is open to those in work and wishing to retrain as well as full time carers. Former carers who have recently stopped caring may also apply
They provide one-off grants to help pay for non graduate course fees, materials, books, travel costs and any caring costs to enable you to attend the course.
To apply download an application form and a supporting letter to be completed by a suitable professional.
The Carers Trust has four grant funds open to individual adult carers aged 16 or over.
To apply: Contact your local carers group. The Carers Trust have an online search box on their home page to help you find your local group. Just add your postcode.
The Carers group will have to complete a supporting statement for you on the application form.
Family Action provides practical and emotional support to disadvantaged children and socially isolated families to enable children to achieve their potential within the family unit. They also support Young Carers.
The charity makes small grants, particularly to those on low income or benefits:
Unfortunately, the Welfare Grants programme is currently closed and is unlikely to reopen until 1st April 2018
See also:
The Carers Trust (for help and support locally)
The Triangle Trust (funding for Carers groups/organisations)
Vicars Relief Fund (essentials and household items)
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