Am I eligible?
While each application will be assessed on its own merit, to qualify for a special day you must be aged between 16 and 40 (inclusive), be resident in the UK and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Life-threatening condition (active treatment, palliative care or terminal prognosis)
- Advanced stages of progressive life-threatening conditions:
- Muscle-wasting diseases
- Diseases of the nervous system
- Auto-immune disorders
- Neurological conditions
- Chronic organ-specific conditions
In exceptional circumstances, applications from young adults may be considered within a short time of receiving intensive and debilitating treatment for a life-threatening illness.
While each application will be assessed on its own merit, your condition must meet at least one of the guidelines as stated. Please note: your application will expire six months after you have completed active treatment.
For medical queries email: medical@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259777