Charity can provide assistance to north-east families
The support available to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person under 18 has been highlighted by Gordon MP Richard Thomson.
Family Fund – a charitable organisation – is calling for more families in Scotland to apply for a grant before February 2022.
The charity has recently received extra funding from the Scottish Government, which means additional funds are now available for essential items such as clothing, computer equipment, family breaks, domestic appliances or sensory toys and play equipment.
Mr Thomson said: “Winter can be a particularly difficult time for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, and many families in this situation will be looking for extra help over the coming weeks.
“The Family Fund can provide grants for essential items such as clothing, computer equipment, domestic appliances, sensory toys, even family breaks, and has provided grant support to more than 5000 families already in the past 12 months.”
To find out more about Family Fund, what grant items are available, and who is eligible to apply, visit www.familyfund.org.uk/grants-scotland
