Get help with Arthritis related needs
What can we help with?
From 1st November 2025 , we will be accepting applications for small grants of up to £200, for items not currently available through the NHS, that would help you live more independently with Arthritis.
We can help with items for:
- Using the bathroom safely
- Cooking and eating more easily
- Getting dressed
- Getting out of bed or out of a chair
- Other items to help you live independently with Arthritis
We will also consider other mobility and life improvement items – just ask!
Who can Apply?
To be eligible for a grant from Arthros, you must meet the following 3 criteria:
- You live within our service area as outlined in our map below.
- You have been diagnosed, and are living with, a type of Arthritis. ( see our Home page )
- You are over 18 year of age .
The Reading Areas covered by Arthros
How we work
We purchase items directly from our preferred suppliers, including Ableworld Reading, ensuring you receive a quality product. When you apply, please let us know what you need. If you have any queries we will do our best to answer them .
Please do contact us too, if you have a need for aids or appliances to help you in your daily life, which are not covered by our smaller grants budget .
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria above and need items to help you live more independently, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply online for a quicker response, or if you prefer, you can download the application form in a pdf format, complete it and email or post us the completed form.
What happens next?
We will aim to give you a decision within one month of your application. Please note that Arthros is staffed entirely by volunteers, so response time may occasionally be longer.
Looking forward
This small grant programme will be the first stage of our relaunched services. We will be running a trial through 2025 and early 2026 . Our medium and larger grant options will be available in the coming months .
Questions or Feedback?
We want our process to be clear, accessible and impactful. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at info@arthros.org.uk . Alternatively phone or leave a message with your name and request , via our charity phone line :- 01883 702177 , open Thursdays from 10am-12 am.
