The purpose of the fund
Our Adaptations or Equipment for Physical Injury fund provides financial support to help serving and veteran members of the police community make practical changes to their home or access equipment that improves independence, safety and quality of life.
Who this fund is for:
You may be able to apply for a grant from this fund if you are:
A physically injured serving member of the police community (anyone currently working or volunteering in UK policing, including officers, staff or volunteers), or
A physically injured police veteran (anyone who has previously worked in policing, regardless of how or when they left)
In all cases, you must be registered with us
We want to help as many people as possible, and while we do have some eligibility criteria in place, our team is always happy to talk through your situation. Click on the registration information button to find out who we can support and what you'll need to meet to apply.
This grant gave me back my independence. Being able to shower on my own again changed everything.Veteran police officer
Would you be eligible for this fund?
Before you start your application it’s important to check whether you will be eligible for this fund and that you have all of the relevant information available to support your application.
To make sure support goes to those most in need, the following criteria also applies to applications for this fund:
- Your household income must be at, or within, 10% of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) Minimum Income Standard for your Household. You can check here: https://www.minimumincome.org.uk/
- You must be receiving all eligible injury related benefits, which may include an ill health pension and/or an injury on duty award
- Your household savings and capital must not exceed £10,000.
The Adaptations or equipment for physical injury fund can help with:
Practical adaptations or equipment that relate directly to your registered physical injury, such as:
- Bathroom adaptations
- Access adaptations to your home
- Wheelchair adaptations
- Mobility scooters, wheelchairs or walking aids
- Adjustable beds, supportive seating and other living aids
- Other costs linked to improving mobility, safety or independence
- This list is indicative and not exhaustive. What matters most is how the adaptation or equipment helps you live more independently or safely, and how it connects to your registered injury.
What is the maximum funding available?
- Grants are usually awarded up to £15,000 per application
- In exceptional cases, awards above £15,000 may be considered
Exceptional cases are reviewed carefully, considering the following:
- The severity of the injury caused by policing
- How long you are likely to wait for statutory support
- Your financial situation and household circumstances
You can apply once per financial year to this fund.
Here’s a list of the type of information you will be expected to provide in your application:
Our welfare team can talk this through with you, step by step.
- A clear explanation of what funding is requested and how it will help
- Income and expenditure details for you and your household
To assess financial need fairly, we will ask for:
- Three months of recent bank statements for you and any adult household members
- Details of any savings or financial assets
- Three quotes for the adaptations or equipment
- Supporting information about your registered injury, such as an Occupational Health assessment or medical report
- Details of any statutory support explored through the NHS or local authority (where relevant)
- Any additional information requested by your grants advisor
How to apply
Applications are open all year, but grants are awarded once per financial year.
Before applying, you must be registered with us, and your registration must include evidence showing the harm caused by your policing role.
We encourage joint applications with other police benevolent funds or charities, where appropriate.
All applications are reviewed individually by our Independent Grants Panel, using the JRF Minimum Income Standard as part of the assessment process.
You can apply online or by post once you have registered:
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Registration allows us to verify harm linked to policing and is required before
applying for any financial support.
You can submit an application at any time, but funding from this grant is awarded only once per financial year.
In some cases, this may affect eligibility. We encourage joint working where possible and your advisor can talk this through with you.
Yes. Our welfare team can guide you through the process and help you understand what’s needed.
Grants are discretionary and not intended to be treated as income, but individual circumstances vary. We recommend checking with a benefits advisor or HMRC.
The difference this support can make
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£95,000
Awarded over for adaptations and mobility equipment
