Speaking Up

fund Sea Sanctuary sail days; we
had thirteen applications from people
wanting to engage in physical activities,
such as swimming, gym sessions and
disabled riding lessons.
Feedback we have received about the
grant now ending shows that there is a
great deal of unhappiness that it will no
longer be available. In particular, there
is concern about those who would
not be eligible for a Personal Health
Budget but the activities they take part
in that are funded by the grant help
them to stay well and so not need
more acute services. We have fed this
back to our commissioners.
Grant Feedback
“Being a full time carer can be very
isolating so having the grant has
enabled carers to get together without
the extra cost of the occasion.”
Carers Time Out Applicant
“The grant allowed us to deliver our
workshop to people who appreciate it.
Our members got a great sense of well
being, laughter and company. ”
Carers Wellbeing Applicant
“We felt less isolated, and benefitted
from confidence and improved self
esteem”
Mental Health Support Group
Applicant
In the last six months we have awarded the following grants:
Grant: year April - October 2015
No of successful
applications
Total Amount
Awarded
Individual Carers Grant 699 £75,426
Carers Time Out Grant 26 £10,218.15
Carers Wellbeing Grant 13 £24,074.30
Dementia Group Grant 6 £3,600
Dementia Service Grant (Orgs) 2 £4,144
Mental Health Self Help Group Grant 18 £12,400
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