GroceryAid has generously boosted the fundraising for ‘Alex’s Fight for Independence’.
Based on his parents’ employment, the family qualified for a £2,500 Carers Gateway Grant, which has been allocated toward the works. GroceryAid aims to provide relief to grocery colleagues during tough times through their financial, emotional, and practical support.Alex's project involves reconfiguring the ground floor of the family home to provide a level access bedroom and bathroom, with external access and parking to meet Alex’s needs.
Alex’s mum tells us:
“Alex predominantly crawls but is learning to walk, but needs an open/level environment with support from an adult. The current layout is unsuitable for his needs as spaces are not easily accessible, there are no ramps and narrow entrances make it extremely difficult to navigate around the house.”
“The reconfigured layouts mean Alex’s spaces will link together on the same level so will be wheelchair accessible with access outdoors. It will provide a much-needed ground floor bedroom and bathroom as currently I have to carry him upstairs. This is becoming increasingly more dangerous as he grows. The aim will be to create a low arousal environment and stimulate Alex so he can reach his full potential and gain some independence with support as he grows.”
Although a Disabled Facilities Grant and top-up funding have been awarded through the council, there remains a shortfall of £41,045 to cover the full cost of the works.
These funds from GroceryAid will be gratefully allocated towards meeting this shortfall.
