CAMBRIDGE BRANCH

NHSRF BENEVOLENT FUND
(Registered Charity No. 287983

The Benevolent Fund is a subsidiary of the National Health Service Retirement Fellowship (NHSRF), a registered charity, and is administered by the Benevolent Fund Committee appointed by the National Executive.

Grants are made by the Committee on the basis of need and affordability to any current UK member of the NHSRf as well as the widow/widower of a deceased member.

It is a condition of awarding the grant that the members of the Committee must have evidence of entitlement in the form of proof of retirement froma post within the National Health Service.

Grants can be used for many reasons including, but not exclusively, to assist applicants with the purchase of specialist equipment, to assist with alteration costs to homes, to meet the needs of those members who are suffering from short term financial difficulties, and, in some cases, consideration could be given to assist towards the cost of short stay convalescence after an operation. Other reasons may be considered on their merits. Their is a maximum cash limit, per claimant, which is set, annually, by the National Executive Committee. It is currently set at £800.

Retrospective grants will not normally be considered.

Grants will also not, normally, be considered for Home Building Improvements, Regular Grants or Annuities, to cover Debts, Long Term Private Health Care, Residential Nursing Care or Legal Liabilities.

In the case of an application for the purchase of Specialised Aids or Equipment, supporting evidence from a recognised Health Practitioner such as a GP, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Optician will be required to confirm your needs and to attest to the suitability of the equipment in the furtherance of your treatment or care.

Applications forms are available from your local Committee. It is important that as much information as possible is given on this form. Please use separate sheets of paper as necessary. It is also important that Estimates be supported by written quotes.

In the event that an award is granted and issued, copies of all receipts must be sent to the Director, NHSRF at the address shown below.

When completed, please return the form marked CONFIDENTIAL on the envelope to the following address:

Benevolent Fund Administrator
NHS Retirement Fellowship Benevolent Fund Central Office
Forsom Clinic
Charminster
Dorchester
Dorset, DT2 9TB

If you have any questions regarding the completion of the form please contact Sherry Smith: Email sherrysmith@northdorset-pct.nhs.uk  Tel: 01305 361317