How long does an application take to be approved?

Typically it takes from 2-4 weeks for a grant to be considered and approved by Trustees

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Health and Social Care Services: The Essential Guide (2019)

Knowing exactly what UK health and social care services you can access can be confusing. Click here to discover your options.
Crisis Grant

The Care Workers' Charity provides crisis grants to social care professionals. We strive to ensure that no care worker faces financial hardship alone.
Care Worker Writing Competition

Care workers go the extra mile every day and these stories recognise that vital work. Not only do they demonstrate the passion and dedication of the care community but its positive impact on some of the most vulnerable groups in society.
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Care Workers' Guide (2019)

Are you a caring person who enjoys helping those in need? If so, care work may be your perfect career.
Our Story

The Care Workers Charity is dedicated to helping current and former care workers. Help is offered in the form of hardship grants, and online information and advice.
18 Qualities That Make an Exceptional Care Worker

Care work is a hugely rewarding, yet at times, challenging profession. Which is why the role requires a special type of person. In this article, we'll explore the essential qualities and personality traits for a career in care work.
Palliative Care: A Helpful Guide (2018)

Being diagnosed with an incurable illness is a traumatic time, both for the individual concerned and their loved ones. At such an emotional time, it can be hard to focus on getting the care and support you need. Let's take a look at your options.
Our Partners

Our Partners Programme was established to get us closer to the care workers we support, allowing care groups to show their commitment to the sector and enabling us to provide hardship grants and keep the the UK caring.
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