FlexiGrant 2

Page updated 18th Sep.2024

These grants are to assist with buying items that support independence and alleviate hardship.

What will we fund?

We are happy to consider any request that will support your independence or alleviate hardship. Please note, however that we do not fund or contribute to:

equipment or services that should be provided by the NHS or Social Services
large household items
adaptations
holidays
debts

Applications for a grant for mobility equipment need to be made to our SMArt Moves Scheme >

How much can I apply for?

A maximum grant of £600 may be made every year

This grant is paid directly to the supplier and cannot be issued directly to the person.

We do not means-test, but we do ask everyone to keep in mind that these funds are limited.

If your application is for more than £600, we will work with you to try to get all the funding you need. In some very exceptional circumstances, we may increase the upper limit.

Who can apply?

Applications may be completed by:

Parents of children who have SMA
Adults living with SMA
Health Professionals on behalf of an individual.

How do I apply?

You will need to complete our application form and attach:

a letter confirming your diagnosis
a quote or invoice for any item – so that we can pay the supplier directly

If your application is for personal equipment, you will need a supporting letter from your OT or Physio to say that that it is suitable for you and meets your needs.

Before applying, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) >

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)

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