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THE ALMONER%u2019S GUIDEHEALTHMedical treatment: Grants for medical treatment or surgery are available when there is a wait of 12 weeks or more for general NHS treatments or eight weeks or more for cardiac treatment. Cancer treatment or treatment for macular degeneration have no specific wait threshold and are considered on a case by case basis.Consultation and assessment: Grants are available to cover the costs of consultations or assessments where individuals are facing a wait of longer than eight weeks. Follow-up consultations and second opinions are not funded.Mobility equipment: To help applicants retain their independence, grants are available for a range of mobility aids including power chairs, stairlifts, and car hoists.Home adaptations: Grants can be considered for home adaptations for people living with disabilities or mobility problems. Examples include widening doorways and installing ramps for accessibility.Counselling: Up to six telephone or face-to-face sessions can be arranged with a qualified and experienced counsellor based within 15 miles of an applicant%u2019s home or place of work.CHILDREN IN FULL-TIME EDUCATIONEssential costs for education or training: Specific grants for one-off items such as IT equipment, course materials, school uniforms and travel.Scholarship travel grants and student accommodation:Financial support for those in further, higher or postgraduate education. Supporting exceptional talent: Financial support to provide equipment or training for those with the potential to develop a career in music, sports or the performing arts.20