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Health and Wellbeing Grants
The Health and Wellbeing Service manage a number of grants on behalf of
NHS Kernow and Cornwall Council.
Grants Available
Mental Health Self-Help
Group Grant
Over the last six months we have
received applications from both
existing and new groups, these groups
enable members with mental health
and/or emotional needs to receive
vital support and build valuable
relationships. The group’s activities
range from arts, walking, crafts and a
bowling club, these groups are a great
way for members to create a support
network and in many circumstances
gives the attendees much needed time
out and a sense of belonging.
Groups can apply for up to £100 to pay
for activities and running costs. The
group must be based in Cornwall have
at least four members, and directly
benefit those with mental health and/
or emotional needs.
If you have an idea for a support group
or currently run or are involved with
one and you fulfil the criteria, please
feel free to call us for an informal chat
or to request an application form.
Application deadline:
15th January 2016
Carers Time Out Grant
The Carer’s Time Out Grant offers a
grant for groups of informal, unpaid
carers. It can be used to fund a break
for carers for example, a spa day or a
meal out for the group. The grant can
also be used for a carer and their cared
for to go on a short break in Cornwall.
Groups must have a minimum of two
peoples and the activity must take
place in Cornwall.
For a group of ten or more carers you
can apply for a maximum of £750. For
individual applications you can apply
for £70 per person.
Next application deadline:
15th January 2016
Individual Carers Grant
Unpaid carers can apply for a grant
of between £50- £160, the carer can
then use this to take a break from
their caring role. This grant is often
used for a variety of things including
for spa days, meals out and arts and
craft equipment. The amount awarded
varies depending on the level of the
caring role provided
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