Meet the AST

Meet the AST

Our Advice & Support Team (AST) is a valuable resource for anyone looking to apply for a grant from the MCF.

Giving carers a helping hand

Follow Advice & Support Team Leader, Gill, as she takes you through how the AST can support carers.

Geoff’s story

Shortly after Geoff’s wife, Carol had a serious stroke which left her with reduced mobility, all three of…

Ian’s story

Ian’s wife, Sheila, has early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as osteoporosis.

Guide to government benefits

Social groups for older people

Power of attorney factsheet

Alternative sources of support

A word of advice

You may have heard of the term ‘life admin’ – a list of personal tasks that need to be completed outside work such as paying bills or replying to emails…

Accessing the support you need

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to access the right help…