Grants for People Living with Fibromyalgia
The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust Fund
Grants for People Living with Fibromyalgia
At Fibromyalgia Friends Together (FFT), we understand the financial challenges that can come with managing fibromyalgia. While we do not provide grants ourselves, we are committed to helping our community find the right sources of support.
One of the key organisations offering assistance is the Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust (FNAIST). This UK charity provides grants for items and services that improve quality of life for people of all ages living with illness or disability — including those with fibromyalgia.
✨ What the Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust Awards Grants For
The Trust awards grants where no other funding is available. These can cover:
🦽 Mobility and independence aids – such as wheelchairs, walking frames or stairlifts
🛏️ Medical equipment – including orthopaedic mattresses, nebulisers, or communication aids
🏠 Daily living support – household equipment and adaptations to make life easier at home
🌿 Respite and convalescent care – short breaks to aid recovery and reduce stress (not holidays)
👩⚕️ Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to people across the UK who are living with long-term health conditions, including fibromyalgia. To apply, a request must usually come from a healthcare or social care professional such as:
- 👨⚕️ GP or nurse
- 🛠️ Occupational therapist
- 🧑🤝🧑 Social worker
- ❤️ Charity worker involved in the person’s care
Applicants should demonstrate that:
✔️ The item or service requested is medically necessary
✔️ No statutory or other charitable funding is available
✔️ The support will significantly improve quality of life
🚫 What Cannot Be Funded
To keep grants focused on essential needs, the Trust does not usually fund:
❌ Holidays or general leisure costs
❌ Items already purchased (retrospective funding)
❌ Services normally provided by the NHS or local authorities
📋 How to Apply
If you believe you could benefit from a grant:
1️⃣ Speak to a professional – ask your GP, nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker to support your application.
2️⃣ Gather information – quotes, costings, and professional evidence of need are important.
3️⃣ Submit the application – completed forms should be sent to the Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust.
You can find full details and application forms on their website here:
👉 Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust – How We Can Help
💜 Why We Share This
At Fibromyalgia Friends Together, our goal is to support and empower everyone living with fibromyalgia. By signposting trusted charities like FNAIST, we hope to make it easier for our members and community to access funding that can improve daily life, independence and wellbeing.
