Welfare and Visitor Coordination

I am still staggered by the number of people who are unaware of the welfare scheme. There is always mention of "The Sainsbury Veteran Welfare Scheme" in the Veterans News, the reunions earlier this year advertised the scheme as well as being the nominated charity. We know that there are people amongst you who need help in one way or another, mainly just to make life more bearable and give a better quality of life.

There are a number of ways in which we can help, particularly in areas of mobility which seems to be one of the prime areas where we can help. Do you know of someone who finds difficulty in getting around for example? There are a number of things that we can provide or assist with, for example:-

Mobility Scooters; Bath Lifts (for those who have difficulty getting in and out of the bath); Altering Bathrooms to be a wet room, some find this an easier way to bathe/shower.

Whatever is required to give someone a better quality of life help can be at hand, one only has to ask. Although we are a port of last resort, so often Social Services, the NHS etc have been tried and unable to help. One thing we will normally require is a letter from the persons Doctor; Consultant or other relevant official for a claim to commence. A few simple forms need to be completed to activate a claim. For further information please do not hesitate to contact me via the link on this page.

OTHER HELP THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE

Anyone who has worked in the food and drink industry for a minimum of 10 years and can demonstrate a degree of financial hardship then it is possible that the charity "Caravan" may be able to help. Both full time and part time employees are eligible as can both partners if they satisfy the criteria. The person should have no more than £12,000 in savings/capital (this does not include property). A beneficiary could benefit from an annual sum of £788 per annum, paid quarterly. Other help with domestic appliances, essential for day to day living can sometimes be made available. Each case is assessed by a welfare assessor who will visit the individual in their home.

If you know of anyone who may fit this category, please contact me via the link on this page.

Posted by Paul Foulger 18th October 2009

Welfare Co-ordinator Contact Details

To contact the Welfare Co-ordinator by email: paul.foulger@jsveast.co.uk