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Who is eligible for our support and how to apply...How to apply
We welcome applications for funding on behalf of any child meeting our criteria.
Eligibility:
- a disabled child that lives or is educated in SW Surrey (in and around the Guildford area)
- and/or is supported by the paediatric team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital
- requires specialist equipment that will not be provided by social care, health or other statutory funding
- the equipment has been recommended and assessed as being appropriate by one of the child’s care or health professionals
- successful applications are not influenced by household income
We welcome applications directly from families and from professionals working with families.
We will also consider applications from organisations supporting groups of children, such as play groups and play schemes, as long as the other eligibility criteria are met.
Further details about applying are detailed on the form. The completed form can be posted or emailed to the contact details given.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and following our Privacy Policy.
Apply for support online
If you’d prefer to fill in a paper form and post it, you can download the printable Grant Application form [PDF, 57kb].
Mica on her tricycle
What happens next?
Once you have submitted the grant application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
You will usually hear the outcome of your application within 6 weeks. Sometimes we will ask for more information before we can make a decision.
If the item is required urgently, please contact us through the details on the form and we will endeavour to help.
Please note that once the application is approved we cannot guarantee delivery time as this is dependent on individual suppliers.
Equipment is purchased by E4DC directly, for delivery to the child’s home, or alternative address.
What equipment can I apply for?
You can apply for any equipment your child needs—we don’t limit your options, as every child’s situation is unique.
To help our funds go as far as possible for families, we just have a few guidelines on what we can cover:
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Statutory support: We can’t fund items usually provided by local health, social services or wheelchair services.
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Part-funding: We’re unable to split costs or match funding with other sources (such as Personal Wheelchair Budgets).
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Standard technology: We don’t fund everyday devices like regular laptops or tablets, focusing instead on specialist equipment.
To give you an idea of what’s possible, here are a few examples of the equipment families have requested…
Daisy in her Grillo posterior walker
Rosie in her Special Tomato Jogger
George in his Recaro Monza car seat
Lilly out and about in her Delta Delichon
A Maclaren Major buggy
Tia in her WHILL model C power wheelchair
Ben on his Tomcat Fizz tricycle
Leckey Squiggles play centre
What the parents think…
Sandra
The difference the pushchair makes is immeasurable.
Colin
Thank you for bringing such joy to my son by providing him with a lovely bike. Now he can play outside with his brother; they laugh and joke together, just like children should.
Robyn
Joseph loves the freedom that his trike gives him. He rides nearly every day after school and at weekends and is getting more and more confident.