Funding for the professional development of hospice staff to improve quality of patient care.
With funding from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, Hospice UK has launched a bursary programme for hospices (both adult and children’s) in every Masonic Province in England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
In order to spread the funding equally, there is a maximum amount of around £1,700 available to each organisation. Individuals can apply for a maximum of 50% of course or module fees, up to £1,500 in any one year.
All applicants must be working in an eligible organisation as either a:
- Nurse.
- Healthcare Assistant.
- Doctor.
- Allied Health Professional.
- Social Worker.
- Bereavement Counsellor.
- Administration Staff (HR, Finance, Fundraising).
- Spiritual Care Worker.
- Pharmacist.
- Complementary Therapists.
Bursaries are offered towards the costs of course fees for accredited courses. A table of eligible courses can be found on the Hospice UK website.
Funds can cover individual modules or a particular year of multi-year courses.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
How To Apply
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Guidelines and an online application form can be found on the Hospice UK website.