Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to provide training to encourage greater collaboration and interchange of ideas amongst staff in hospices and in care homes, particularly around dementia care for those approaching the end of life.
The purpose of the education and training is to:
- Encourage increased collaboration, sharing of knowledge and good practice across hospice and care home.
- Address unmet education and training needs cost effectively within hospices’ immediate region.
- Have a direct impact on patient care for those with a diagnosis of dementia who have palliative care needs.
Who can apply? Hospices in the UK can apply.
Grant amount: There is a total funding pot of £50,000.
Grants of up to £2,000 per course are available.
Application process: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be received at least one month before training commences.
Full guidelines and an online application form can be found on the Hospice UK website.
Deadline: Rolling programme
Contact information: Email: Grants@hospiceuk.org
Website: Wolfson Foundation Hospice Care Home Training Programme | Hospice UK