About the application form
Our application form helps us to understand more about your situation – so that we can try to provide the most appropriate kind of help.
We understand that filling out an application form can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you’re going through a tough time.
You don’t have to complete the whole application in one go – you can easily save your progress and return to it later.
The link to the application form is at the bottom of this page.
Need help?
Don’t forget that our Casework department is also on hand to help.
Just call 020 8540 9194 (select Option 1), or email [email protected], and one of the team will do their best to assist you.
Who is eligible for help?
You must be GMC registered, have little in the way of income and savings and be unable to support yourself financially due to illness, disability, bereavement or because you are over state retirement age.
What we provide
- Monthly grants to help with essential day-to-day living costs
- Back-to-work awards, if you are returning to work after a period of illness
- Help with purchasing specialist equipment
- Help with purchasing disability adaptations for your car or home
If you are eligible for financial support, we may also be able to provide other types of help depending on your circumstances, including:
- Money and debt management advice
- Telephone befriending, if you are isolated and in need of support
What we don’t provide
The RMBF does not provide financial support towards the cost of certain items, including:
- Private health care and treatment
- Private education
- Legal fees
- Inland Revenue payments
- Repaying loans from family and friends
Family members
We cannot provide support for all family members of doctors, only their direct dependants. This usually means financially dependent children, spouses or partners of doctors.
Explainer video
This short video explains the process of applying for financial support from the RMBF. You can turn subtitles on or off by using the “CC” button on the YouTube player. If you’re having trouble watching the embedded video, try watching it on the YouTube site.