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Neurodegenerative Support

The Players Foundation is committed to supporting beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative condition. 

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Neurodegenerative Support

The Players Foundation is committed to supporting beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative condition. 

We understand that finding the right support at such an emotional time can be extremely difficult. The Players Foundation want to signpost their beneficiaries to the appropriate services for advice and information.  

How can we help.
We recognise the difficulties in coming to terms with dementia or other neurodegenerative diagnosis and The Players Foundation want to ensure families are aware of where to find information to access the benefits they may be entitled to from Adult Social Services, nationwide charities and support available via The Football Fund (administered by The PFA). The Players Foundation welcomes applications for financial help (as long as that help is within our policy) where Adult Social Services or The Football Fund are unable to assist. This applies whether you are living at home or resident in a care home. If you are applying for yourself – or on behalf of the beneficiary – please let us have detailed information about your particular request: the more information you give us, the easier it will be for us to assess your application. 
 
 

Common Neuro-degenerative Conditions

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Daily Living

There are ways to make life easier and more enjoyable for a person with dementia. We have added the below link which offers practical advice for those living with dementia and carers.

Daily living | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)

Everyday life | Parkinson’s UK (parkinsons.org.uk)

Living with motor neurone disease guide | MND Association

Help and support with care

Read in the link below advice on getting help and support when caring for someone with dementia or other neurodegenerative condition. Including information about getting support from your GP, health and social care professionals, respite care and how carers can look after themselves too.

Help and support with dementia care | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)

Our support services | Parkinson’s UK (parkinsons.org.uk)

Health and social care services | MND Association

Staying Independent

People often feel happier if they can remain independent and in their own homes as long as possible. The link below contains advice and information to help people with dementia remain independent for longer.

Staying independent | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)

Management & Lifestyle | Parkinson’s Foundation

Living with MND | MND Association

Legal and Financial

This link below provides information on the various financial and legal issues that someone with dementia or other neurodegenerative condition and their carer may want to consider and looks at sources of help and support.

Legal and financial | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)

Work, money, driving and legal rights when you have Parkinson’s | Parkinson’s UK (parkinsons.org.uk)

Benefits, financial support and cost of living | MND Association

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.“

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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.“

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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!!!!!“

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