RUC Benevolent Fund, a registered charity, Convalescent Homes

Convalescent Homes

Management

The Convalescent Homes are managed by a Board of Trustee's. The RUC Benevolent Fund Management Committee has four representatives on this board who update the Committee on any issues or developments regarding management of the Homes.

Locations

Convalescent Homes are situated in Harrogate, Yorkshire, and Auchterarder, Perthshire and offer professional physiotherapy, gym and swimming facilities. In the main the Fund supports serving members who need to avail of these services in order to stay at work, or to help them return to work quickly.

Harrogate in bloom NPCH - St Andrews, Harrogate

Eligibility

Convalescence at the Homes is open to serving officers and ex members. The applicant receives a form from the Fund which has to be completed by the applicant's GP, or consultant. There must be clear evidence from a medical professional that the applicant will be able to use the professional physiotherapy facilities and services available. [Quick link: Stress and Anxiety]

NPCH - Castlebrae, Auchterarder

Any person applying for a third visit or more, or a return visit within a 14 month period, will have their application carefully considered by the Management Committee. Attendance is subject to approval by the Management Committee.

Each application is carefully assessed on its merits. The medical evidence must support the application, e.g. strongly recommending physiotherapy. It is most important facilities and services required by the applicant are used to their utmost benefit. Criteria include the number of times the applicant has previously used the facilities, and the overall demand for places.