Apply for a Military Grant

We are committed to helping as many veterans as possible by offering grants for medical treatment at the Hospital.

We would like to reassure you that our commitment to help veterans who are unable to receive treatment in a timely fashion remains as strong now as throughout our 120-year history.

Need help with your hospital fees?

If you need treatment with us, we want to help.

Depending on your income, medical needs, and our available funds, you could be eligible for support with your hospital fees.

Find out more about our military grants in the FAQ below.

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Please note:
Decisions are made by the Trustees and grants are only available for medical treatment carried out at King Edward VII’s Hospital. Grants cannot be given for cosmetic and bariatric surgery.

Kerry’s story

“I was treated like a friend, not a patient. What they’re doing…is life-changing.”

Your support helps us provide life-changing medical treatment to veterans like Kerry:

Read Alex’s story

Alex Horsfall is British Veteran who served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Afghanistan. Read more about how King Edward VII’s Hospital helped him with a knee replacement as a recipient of the Veterans’ Grant.

Read Alex’s full story and testimony

Read Ghislaine’s story

Ghislaine is a remarkable, 101 year old veteran who we recently gave a grant for a total shoulder replacement, free of charge.

Read Ghislaine’s full story

FAQ about King Edward VII’s Military Grants

Who can apply for a Military Grant?

All service personnel and retired service personnel of His Majesty’s Armed Forces. Temporary, reserve or territorial Commissions in His Majesty’s Armed Forces or in the British Indian Armed Forces. Spouses, widows and widowers of any of the persons described above.

What evidence will I need to provide?

• Proof of service (can be your red book, ID card, any letter from the MOD with your name) and address or proof of any Military Pensions you receive.
• 3 Consecutive months bank statements showing your income from pensions, salary or any other income you declare in your financial evidence statement.
• Proof of address -this can be a utility bill (dated within the last 3 months) , driving licence or bank statement
• Marriage/Death certificate if you are a spouse/widow(er) applying for a Military Grant along with spouse’s proof of service.
• Further evidence maybe requested to support your application