Equipment support

AT A GLANCE

Complete our equipment fund application form and one of the team will be in touch.

THE FUND

Having a child / children can be expensive. If they need a little extra support the costs can really add up. We have allocated funds for specialist equipment that isn’t available through the NHS. This includes, but isn’t restricted to, items like the Firefly GoTo seat or Splashy, to help children access activities safely and with their peers.

At the moment, our funding cannot be used towards general items (i.e. furniture, garden toys), therapies, sensory equipment or tablets/iPads – we will help you find other organisations who may be able to support.

You can apply for up to £800 towards the cost of equipment. We’re really proud to say that our funds are needs, not means, tested.

How to apply

1. Make sure you are already registered with Peeps (if you aren’t you can complete the form online).
2. Fill out the equipment request form or download the application form and email back to info@peeps-hie.org or get in touch if you need a copy sending in the post.
3. Send in your supporting documents (we need confirmation of an H.I.E. diagnosis and supporting letter from a healthcare professional.
4. Before submitting an equipment request, please ensure that all required information is included, along with any relevant healthcare professional letters and evidence of H.I.E diagnosis.
   
   
   Providing this information upfront helps us process your request as quickly as possible, without delays, so we can support your child’s needs.
   
   
   If you need any advice or support before submitting your request, please contact info@peeps-hie.org and title your email “Equipment Request Query
   
   

We’ll then be in contact and confirm when your application will be reviewed (we aim to do this within the month).