Footsteps (The Convalescent Home, Stillorgan) is a long established charity providing one-off grants for patients in need of convalescent care following surgical or medical treatment in hospital.

The grants are available countrywide

The grant will usually cover the cost of one week’s nursing home care or equivalent to cover other convalescent support while recovering from illness e.g. home help, convalescent equipment

The aim of the grant is to provide assistance to the patient to enable them to return to independent living

Applications must come from social workers, GP’s or healthcare professionals

All applications must be made by filling out an application form which is available on request

All applications are considered on an individual basis