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UK registered charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help hospice and palliative care providers across Africa to increase access to and improve the standard of palliative care in their communities.
The funding, which is being made available through the True Colours Trust Africa Small Grants Programme, can be used to provide:
- Palliative care medicines
- Equipment for palliative care
- Transport for the delivery of palliative care services (fuel, bicycles etc)
- Data or mobile technology for the remote delivery of palliative care services
- Bereavement support
In addition, applications may address any of the following secondary priority areas:
- Training in palliative care delivery for providers, volunteers or home-based care workers
- The provision of food for palliative care patients
- Additional costs associated with the delivery of home-based palliative care
- The delivery of psychosocial or spiritual support for palliative care patients and their families
- The delivery of rehabilitation for palliative care patients
- Core costs (up to a maximum of £750 per application)
Applications from organisations with an annual income of under $500,000 that provide palliative care to children and vulnerable people, irrespective of the patient's condition or disease, will receive priority.
The closing date for applications is the 31st October 2024.
Examples of projects funded include:
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Home-Based Palliative Care Vehicle: In 2023, funds were allocated to purchase a vehicle to support home-based palliative care delivery. This enabled care providers to reach patients in remote areas, improving accessibility to essential services.
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Medical Supplies and Equipment: Grants were awarded to purchase medical supplies like medicines, as well as essential equipment like beds and wheelchairs for palliative care patients. This project directly enhanced the quality of life for those with serious illnesses.
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Training for Health Professionals: Another project involved delivering 90 training sessions to 480 health professionals to improve their ability to provide palliative care. This training benefited both professionals and the patients they serve, ensuring better care practices.
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