The Phoenix Trust is a local charity which offers funding for services not generally available within the NHS.
To support the provision of services to relieve hardship or distress affecting patients’ health and wellbeing where the service is not generally available within the NHS. To ensure that everyone has equal access to the services they need, even if they cannot afford the full cost.
To advance the education of the public in the preservation and protection of health.
We help disadvantaged families by offering financial support to parents whose children would otherwise go without. We contribute towards school trips, holiday club fees, home safety equipment and much more.
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The Trust considers helping anyone of any age, who lives in the Cirencester and district area, or is a patient of the following surgeries:
- Phoenix Health Group (surgeries: Cirencester, Kemble, South Cerney, Tetbury)
- Cirencester Health Group (surgeries: Avenue and St Peter’s Road)
- Upper Thames Medical Group (Park Surgery and Cirencester & Lechlade Medical Centre)
The Trust was pivotal in supporting the introduction of Indigo – a service for young people – operated by the Phoenix Health Group (PHG). It is open to all young people whether they are registered with the PHG or not. Anyone aged 13 years and over can be seen for confidential health and lifestyle advice. For current information please contact the PHG: https://
The Trust also partners with complementary therapists, including an Acupuncturist, a Mindfulness Practitioner and a Nutritionist and is currently working to identify how we can offer bereavement support.
We provide funding for patients to take part in the NHS GP Exercise Referral Scheme – a leading initiative that uses the power of physical activity to improve health and wellbeing of individuals who need the support.
We grant funding for vulnerable people who are in need of counselling support, health and hygiene essentials and everyday basics.
Anyone can apply so, if you have limited income, we may be able to help you. Please speak to your GP or other healthcare professional (e.g. practice nurse, health visitor, patient care coordinator, social prescriber) who will contact the Trust on your behalf. The Trust aims to provide immediate help when it is needed.