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Persons or relatives of persons who need financial help and live within a 5 mile radius of any point within Emly Deanery, Diocese of Guildford [the parishes of Claygate, East Molesey, Esher, Hersham, Hinchley Wood, Oatlands, Long Ditton, Thames Ditton, Walton on Thames, West Molesey, Weston Green, and Weybridge]. Or within 5 miles of the Home of Compassion roundabout in Thames Ditton. Or if you have any connection with the former Home of Compassion Charity nursing home during the years 1905-2008 |
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| What we do | ||
| The Charity provides financial support to people who are suffering from long-term ill health or disability or in cases of terminal illness. The Charity also aims to improve the quality of life for retired people and helps by providing grants for the following: | ||
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 People living in residential or nursing homes can receive regular top-up grants towards any shortfall in their fees. |
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Assistance can be given with the costs of care at home or respite care in an approved Care Home. |
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Assistance in meeting costs allowing a rest or a short break to home helpers. |
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Most of the Charity’s beneficiaries have limited means and we have devised a very fair system of calculating who is eligible for our assistance. We compare your level of income to a figure that’s 80% of the UK’s median household income (after tax and household costs are taken into account). We also take into consideration any capital assets (excluding your home). These are broadly aligned with the levels at which Income Support is available. We sometimes accept applicants above the limits (which are reviewed annually) where a special need is identified and a strong case for support is made. Our criteria are reviewed from time to time to ensure that they are meeting the needs of applicants and the resources of the Charity. |
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