Mobility Equipment Grant Fund

You must: 

• Live in the UK
• Live with a muscle wasting or neuromuscular condition. Check if your condition is eligible.
• Need access to specialist equipment for your daily mobility, to live safely and independently

Our grants are not means tested so your income or savings do not affect your eligibility.

Each type of mobility equipment has a maximum funding tariff. The amount you may be awarded will depend on the equipment you need, along with available funds and demand.

It’s important to first check what support you are entitled to from statutory services, such as the NHS Wheelchair Services, by requesting an assessment.

If you haven’t had an assessment before, your GP or clinical team can help you access the appropriate referral.

The table below shows the types of mobility equipment we can fund and the maximum amount you may be awarded.

The amount you can expect to be awarded will depend on available funds and demand. 

If your application is successful, the grant will go towards the cost of buying the equipment and delivery, and you’ll own the equipment. You’ll be responsible for any future costs, including insurance, repairs, servicing and disposal.  

Please consider these ongoing costs when choosing equipment, and before making an application. We’ll ask you to confirm you’re happy to take on this responsibility when you apply.  

We can’t fund

• Equipment already ordered or purchased. 
• Equipment that does not meet an everyday mobility need.
• Second-hand equipment unless from a specialist dealer.
• Equipment not listed within our tariff. For example, tyres, batteries.
• Ongoing costs such as insurance, repairs, servicing or disposal costs.
• Grants to people living outside of the UK.

Applications aren’t open yet. Register your interest and we’ll let you know when the application round opens.

• Once applications open, you’ll complete our online application form.
• We’ll ask you about the applicant and their equipment needs, assessment and equipment details, and the difference a grant may have.
• The form can be completed by the applicant or by someone supporting them, such as a parent, carer or family member. If you’re completing the form on behalf of the applicant, please answer questions with the applicant, where possible.
• It should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. But you can save your application and come back to finish it later.
• If you save your form, you’ll have 30 days to complete and submit your application. Simply select ‘Save and continue’ to receive an email link. You can return to your application any time during that period.
• If you haven’t submitted it within 30 days, the form will expire and you’ll have to start a new application.   

What documents do I need to apply?

To make an application, you’ll also need to upload the following supporting documents:

1. A quote for the equipment from a supplier, on official headed paper.
   This must include: 
   • Your name
   • The supplier’s name, address and contact details
   • The model/description of the equipment being requested 
   • The cost of the equipment (excluding VAT) 
   • The date the quote was issued
     
2. An assessment letter, on official headed paper, from a qualified health care professional, such as a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, care advisor, doctor or nurse.This must include: 

• Details of your condition
• A description of your mobility needs  
• Why this mobility model or type of equipment is needed  
• How it meets your needs and your ability to use the equipment safely 
• Assessor’s name, job title, workplace, and contact details 
• The date the assessment was completed  

What happens after you apply

Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll send a confirmation email to say we’vve received it.   

We may contact you if we need further information from you or have a query about your application.   

Our grant team will review your application and get back to you with an outcome within one month. 

We know that some equipment can cost more than the Mobility Equipment Grant Fund can offer. You might be able to get help from other charities. 

Visit our help with the cost of equipment page to find out more. 

If you have any questions, email equipmentgrants@musculardystrophyuk.org or call 020 7803 4811.

If you’ve received confirmation of an award through the JPT in 2025 or 2026, we’ll continue to keep in touch with you about your funding arrangements. If you have any questions about an application made through the JPT, email jptgrants@musculardystrophyuk.org or call 020 7803 4811.