How The Players Foundation can help
Once a reasonable, practical and affordable solution is recommended to us by DISC, we will consider any relevant request.
How The Players Foundation can help
Once a reasonable, practical and affordable solution is recommended to us by DISC, we will consider any relevant request. Here are just a few examples of how we might be able to help:
- If it is recommended that a person with dementia or other neurodegenerative condition would benefit from treatment such as physiotherapy or speech therapy (and Adult Social Services are not able to provide) we can help to meet the costs.
- We can resolve specific issues where quality of life is affected. For example, we recently helped a beneficiary who kept tripping over his front door. We arranged for an assessment and consequently paid for the installation of a replacement door with a lower threshold.
- Where the Players Foundation feels it will benefit the person with dementia or other neurodegenerative condition, we can contribute towards the cost of home adaptations ie bathroom refits or the installation of a stairlift where getting upstairs is no longer possible.
If we feel that someone is having to wait too long to receive support, we can help by arranging delivery of a necessary aide – for example, a wheelchair or paying for a medical assessment.
Real-world help for people in real need
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Support with bathroom adaptations
“Further to the support you kindly provided to my father in the form of the financial support for the new downstairs bathroom: Just to let you know I was home over Christmas and New Year. The new bathroom is now complete and to let you know that it has made such a difference to my Dad. No more rushing, stress or accidents. We can't thank you enough for your support. It really has made such a positive difference to him.“
Beneficiary
Support with welfare rights
“Just dropping you a quick email to declare my thanks for your assistance regarding my Industrial Injury Benefit case. The hearing was earlier today, and I was grateful to finally get things off my chest & I believe it went well whatever the outcome. I was assisted by Mark Skinner who was absolutely fantastic, both in today’s hearing and also being immensely helpful in helping me prepare. He was knowledgeable, calming and definitely helped me when I was out of my comfort zone. I am truly grateful for all of the assistance from you and Mark.“
Beneficiary
Support from DISC courses
“Louise & Emma - Thanks for all your support which has been invaluable, and I often pass on your tips to friends - hope you don't mind - not only former players but general public. You are amazing and probably don't realise what a difference you make to so many lives. Angels!!!!!“