Since 1997 Breath of Life have funded research and provided equipment and facilities to help in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients in hospital, in clinics and at home, where statutory funding was not available. North Staffordshire has amongst the highest rates of lung disease in the UK. Even though the area no longer relies on the traditional mining and manufacturing industries that may have contributed to lung disease in the past, the incidence of respiratory disease is still rising.
Eligibility and Application Process
Who Are We Able to Support
We will support people who meet the following criteria;
- Be suffering from a lung condition
- Be able to demonstrate how an award could help your quality of life
- Resident in North Staffordshire (PLEASE NOTE: for the purposes of this fund North Staffordshire will include; Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, the Staffordshire Moorlands, East Staffordshire, (as far east as Uttoxeter) and Stafford Borough, (Stone and north of Stone only).
We will help people with any lung disease: asthma, lung cancer, COPD (the umbrella term for conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema), Cystic Fibrosis, TB, Sleep Apnoea and many other less common respiratory conditions.
Children and young adults
We help children with lung disease and have raised funds so that youngsters with Cystic Fibrosis can have a more comfortable and homely stay in hospital when they have to remain in isolation for some time. We have also provided funding so that babies and children can have the breathing monitors and equipment that they need to safeguard them at home.
Grants Available
You can apply for a grant of up to £500.
Eligible Costs
- Small pieces of equipment that may make your life easier.
- Costs associated with exercise or therapy that may improve your breathing.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO FINANCIAL AWARD WILL BE MADE FROM THIS FUND. THE ITEM OF EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE WILL BE PURCHASED FOR YOU AND DELIVERED TO YOU.
Submission Deadlines
Applications may be submitted at any time, and will be considered at the next available panel. Panels will take place twice per year.
How to Apply
To apply please download the application form below and e-mail to office@staffordshire.foundation.
If you need help in completing the application form please call us.