Welfare grants

Thank you very much for the grant towards a respite day out. As I live in a rural area, it’s hard to get transport.

I and my family went to the theatre to see 'Sleeping Beauty'. The Ataxia UK grant paid for our transport, pantomine tickets and a bite to eat afterwards.

What a great night out! Agnes

For many people with ataxia there comes a time when they need something as a result of their illness or disability - a respite day out or a short break,, a mobility aid, specialist equipment.

The Welfare Grants Fund helps people affected by ataxia with the cost of items they need as a direct result of their ataxia, which they cannot afford to buy themselves and for which they cannot get statutory help.

A big thank you to Ataxia UK and its grant system which has enabled me to purchase a computer. Dave

Eligibility

You must meet the following conditions to be eligible

Be a person with cerebellar ataxia (eg Friedreich’s ataxia or spinocerebellar ataxia)
Not received a grant from Ataxia UK in the previous two years; or, if applying for a respite break, within the previous 12 months
Apply for an aid or service that is not the responsibility of a statutory service
Apply for an aid or adaptation that is suitable for your needs as assessed by a relevant qualified health professional or recognised agency

and

Be receiving state benefits and unable to pay for the aid or service without help from Ataxia UK.

For more details contact enquiries@ataxia.org.uk.


Bill’s grant helped towards the cost of a Tall Ship Adventure.	John was awarded a grant towards a lightweight wheelchair.

Helpline: 0845 644 0606

Welfare grants

Eligibility