Guidance for applicants

We welcome applications exclusively from any staff in any paid, substantive healthcare roles, including those simultaneously undertaking study, who are experiencing exceptional financial hardship.

We require the following elements to be satisfied for an application to be considered:

• You must be a UK-based healthcare worker and currently in employment (we do not accept applications if you are currently suspended)
• Student applications are not accepted unless you are in paid employment, in a healthcare setting
• We are unable to consider applicants if you, or your partner, own (or part-own) a second property or if you are already on a debt management plan

Due to the number of applications that we receive, it is essential that the application form is filled in correctly and the appropriate evidence provided. Incomplete and incorrect applications will be declined for funding.

Please read the following notes thoroughly prior to making your application:

Name and contact information - complete this in full, ensuring that your telephone number and email address are correct, so that we can contact you should we need to.

Address - provide your full home address and postcode, not your work one.

Your role as a healthcare worker - give your employer’s address and upload a copy of your official photo ID (including date of issue if applicable). A name badge is not sufficient.

Marital status - provide your current, legal, marital status.

Dependents - a dependent is anyone who depends on you for financial support. This could include elderly relatives or children. If this applies to you, please give further details in the space provided.

Housing status - this should apply to your home address, as given above.

Disability - if you have a disability, you must upload evidence of this (e.g. a letter from your GP).

Benefits - provide details of all the benefits you currently receive.

Supporting evidence - provide details of your annual household income. This should include any benefits you receive. You must upload a full and latest bank statement (covering at least a calendar month) for every account you hold, as well as your partner’s (if applicable). This includes savings and Pay Plan accounts, as well as ISAs. Failure to provide these will render your application incomplete and you will be declined a grant.

Data declaration and consent - please read these statements carefully and tick the box to indicate that you give your consent. Please consider opting in to receive further information about the charity and services available to our beneficiaries.