Parkinson's UK Personal Assistance Grants
People with Parkinson's or other forms of parkinsonism, or their principal unpaid carer, can apply for a Parkinson's UK Personal Assistance Grant up to £1,500.
If you need help with funding physical activities, household items, or specialist equipment we may be able to help. If you meet the criteria, you could be eligible for a Parkinson’s UK Personal Grant.
There are 2 opportunities to apply in 2026:
- Round 1 opened on Monday 26 January. The closing date is Sunday 5 July.
- Round 2 opens on Monday 27 July. The closing date is Sunday 13 December.
These dates are subject to change.
Applications received between round 1 and round 2 will not be accepted. Applications that remain incomplete, or are received, after the final closing date cannot be accepted and you would need to submit a new application when the Personal Assistance Grants programme reopens in 2027.
- People with Parkinson’s or other forms of progressive parkinsonism.
or
- The principal unpaid carer of a person with Parkinson’s or other forms of progressive parkinsonism.
You must have a total combined household savings of £6,000 or less. You may be asked to provide recent evidence of your savings as declared on your application form.
We don’t count any carer’s benefits received as being paid. The principal unpaid carer and the person with Parkinson’s cannot both apply for a grant in the same year.
You can only apply for items or services in one of the following categories:
- Physical activities: you can receive a maximum grant of £250.
- Household items: you can receive a maximum grant of £500.
- Specialist equipment: you can receive a maximum grant of £1,500.
You can't apply for a particular item or service if you or your carer have been previously awarded this item or service from a Parkinson’s UK Personal Assistance Grant previously.
The Personal Assistance Grants programme does not fund:
- holidays, travel, long-term financial commitments, respite care, home adaptations or daily living costs
- items or services that you have ordered, already paid for, or for which you've paid a deposit or payment has been committed
- items or services where funding for them is available to you from the government or your local authority (if the item is normally available from your local authority but they are unable to provide it to you then you must provide written evidence as to why with your application)
- items or services you, or your carer, have been previously awarded from a Parkinson’s UK Personal Assistance Grant.
If you don't qualify for a Parkinson's UK Grant, there could be other grants and benefits available to you.
Essential guidance for your application
This guide for applicants has been put together to make sure you are supported with your application.
The guide breaks down exactly what information we need in, and alongside, your application.
Please take the time to read this guide before starting your application.
Applying for a Personal Assistance Grant
The online form will guide you through the application, making sure you have answered all necessary questions.
When you submit your online application, it will come through to us automatically with your supporting information.
You must have your supporting information ready to attach before you start the form. You cannot submit the form without it.
If you would prefer to complete your application using a word processor, or print the application off, please download our application form here.
Once you have completed the form, you can then either email or post it to us with your supporting information attached or included.
If you are unable to complete the application online, or print it off yourself, we can post an application form to you.
To request an application form you can contact us by email or by phone.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 020 7963 3765.
Have any questions about the grants programme?
If you have any questions about the grants programme, please do not hesitate to contact us by email [email protected] or by phone on 020 7963 3765.
Helpline and advisers
From employment and benefits, to emotional support. Our helpline and Parkinson's advisers are here to answer any questions you have.
Call us on 0808 800 0303.