MEDICAL COSTS GRANTS

These grants cover:

• Rehabilitation costs (following injury) are the main grants provided by this Fund. Examples of this might be the cost of some physiotherapy sessions.
• Grants are typically up to a maximum of £600.
• Grants for medical costs must have a referral from a medical practitioner, e.g. your GP’s referral form/letter.
• Applicants are expected to attach a schedule of treatment costs from the health practitioner.
• Applicants are also expected to have looked at all other options for treatment, particularly the NHS.

Exclusions:

The fund is only able to support the cost of surgery or other treatment requiring hospitalisation in extreme circumstances.

Complementary and alternative medicine will not normally be considered for funding.

Please note recommendations for treatment that are received from the individual/organisation who will be providing it are not taken into account.

If you require medical advice following injury whilst performing, and do not have the funds to pay for it, or are on a long NHS waiting list, we suggest you contact NIDMS or BAPAM. BAPAM is currently offering online consultations to performers.

• You are welcome to apply for a Medical Costs grant if you find yourself injured during your dance career, particularly if it is a dance related injury.

These grants cover:

• Rehabilitation costs following injury is the main support we offer including.
• Physiotherapy advice and treatment, including massage, recommended exercises and follow ups
• Osteopathy

We can also provide assistance if your mental wellbeing is suffering and affecting your career, via BAPAM. The cost is paid for by Dance Professionals Fund. If you would like help in this area, please complete this application form in the first instance and we will then refer you. Once referred, it is then confidential between you and BAPAM.

Please note this list is by no means exclusive and so please get in contact if you wish to discuss your situation prior to making an application, by phone or email – 01273 327119 or application@dancefund.org.uk.

Grants are typically up to a maximum of £1,000.