FlexiGrant 2

This is a grant from SMA UK used for assistance with items or funds that support independence and alleviate hardship.

Decisions are made quickly and though there is no means testing, we do ask everyone to keep in mind that these funds are limited. A maximum grant of £600 may be made every year. In very exceptional circumstances, or for a specific piece of equipment, this upper limit may be higher.

Applications can be completed by:

Parents of children who have SMA

Adults living with SMA

Health professional on behalf of an individual.

There is no set list as the grant is needs-led for urgent items or to support immediate hardship. Equipment grants may only be provided if an item is not statutory funded. Unfortunately we are unable to support with housing adaptions and home improvements.

Applications may be made for items such as:

Car seats

Small aids/equipment

Portable seating e.g. Go-to seat

Small urgently needed household items that support your care needs

To alleviate immediate hardship

Applications should be supported by a physio / OT letter when equipment is required and any quotes for the item attached.

Please see our FAQ’s and fill out the form below

FlexiGrant 2

1. Who is making this application? Please complete this section if you are a health professional.

Name

First

Last

Job title

Phone

Enter Email

Confirm Email

2. Please complete this section about the adult with SMA, or child/young person who has SMA

Name

First

Last

Date of birth

For adult applicants only

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

County / State / Region

ZIP / Postal Code

Enter Email

Confirm Email

Phone

3. If applying on behalf of child, about the parent/ guardian making the application

Parent/Guardian

First

Last

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

County / State / Region

ZIP / Postal Code

Enter Email

Confirm Email

Phone

4. About the assistance being sought. Please attach any supporting paperwork e.g. quote for goods, physio / OT letter confirming equipment suitability.

What will you use the grant for?(Required)

Why is it needed? What difference will it make to your quailty of life?(Required)

What other funding sources have you explored and with what outcomes?(Required)

TOTAL £ GRANT APPLICATION(Required)

Please tick whichever statements apply (three must be ticked to qualify):

Speed of response is critical

Funding will alleviate immediate hardship

Funding this will make a potentially significant difference to quality of life

Funding is required due to the additional cost of having a disability

Other possible funding avenues have been exhausted or unable to respond in a timely way

6. Anything else you think we should know?

7. If a grant is made, payment should go to (name / address / bank details) (If possible, the grant should be paid directly to the provider of the goods/service. An invoice will be required.)

Application documents

Official letter of diagnosis for SMA(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

OT / Physio supporting letter

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Quote

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Date(Required)