Carers Opportunities Fund
Carers of people with MS often face a number of barriers when considering returning to education or employment. In an attempt to support carers who wish to pursue educational or learning opportunities, the Carers Opportunities Fund can offer financial help with course fees and the associated costs.
Perhaps you are a carer currently in work but wishing to retrain in another skill to widen your employment opportunities, or maybe you are a full-time carer and would like to undertake a part-time evening course at a local college.
One-off grants of up to £400 are available to help with non-graduate course fees, course books, materials and travel costs. Grants may also cover caring costs required for you to attend the course. Former carers, whose caring role has recently come to an end, may also apply.
If you would like to discuss the Carers Opportunities Fund please contact the Grants Team. An application form and supporting letter can be downloaded below. Please complete and return both forms to MS National Centre.
One-off grants of up to £400 are available to help with non-graduate course fees, course books, materials and travel costs. Grants may also cover caring costs required for you to attend the course. Former carers, whose caring role has recently come to an end, may also apply.
If you would like to discuss the Carers Opportunities Fund please contact the Grants Team. An application form and supporting letter can be downloaded below. Please complete and return both forms to MS National Centre.
Carers Opportunities Fund Application Form
All applications to the Carers Opportunities Fund need to be submitted on this application form.
Contact the Grants Team if you would prefer us to post you an application form.
All applications to the Carers Opportunities Fund need to be submitted on this application form.
Contact the Grants Team if you would prefer us to post you an application form.
Carers Opportunities Fund Supporting Letter
A social worker, MS nurse, carers worker from a local carers centre or MS Society branch Support Officer will need to sign this letter to support your application.
A social worker, MS nurse, carers worker from a local carers centre or MS Society branch Support Officer will need to sign this letter to support your application.
DoH Carers Assessment leaflet
If you provide regular care for a family member or friend you may be entitled to a carers assessment from your local social services department. The leaflet, produced by the Department of Health, is a guide to getting a carers assessment. The MS Society encourages all carers to request an assessment.
If you provide regular care for a family member or friend you may be entitled to a carers assessment from your local social services department. The leaflet, produced by the Department of Health, is a guide to getting a carers assessment. The MS Society encourages all carers to request an assessment.
