Dan’s Fund For Burns

• Burns
• Chronic Conditions

Helping burns survivors live healthily, happily and empowered

Where no burn survivor is alone

Dan’s Fund For Burns was created by Polly Brooks (Miller) in the aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombings.

Polly lost her husband in the bombings and, as the sole survivor of a party of ten, is a burns survivor herself. During this time, she saw first-hand just how devastating a burn can be, both physically and emotionally. She experienced personally how little aftercare and support there was for adult burn survivors in the UK and decided to do something about it.

Dan’s Fund For Burns is both a lasting tribute to Dan Miller and a way to bring burn survivors the emotional, financial and physical support they need.

A ready source of support

Our mission is to be an ever-ready source of assistance for burn survivors throughout the UK.

From help and guidance, to funding, job retraining, equipment for hospitals and more. We strive to create a world where every survivor feels supported.

We offer assistance in the immediate aftermath of a burn injury and for the longterm, lifechanging implications.

We’re here for you

We know that burns can affect your entire life, not just your physical health but your emotional wellbeing too. That’s why Dan’s Fund for Burns exists – to provide burn survivors with a wide range of support, both individually and through the health service.

If you’re an adult burn survivor – no matter the size of your burn, we’re here to help. If you need financial, physical or emotional assistance, contact us.

Online support

Adult Burn Support UK is a place for burn survivors to learn, get guidance, talk to people who understand what they’re going through and access local support. Explore our resources and discussion forum now, or join us every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm-9.00pm (UK time) for a burn support live chat.

Befriender Peer Support Service

Our Befrienders are burn survivors who have been trained to offer adult burn survivors, one-to-one support and guidance through their own shared experience using Zoom, MS Teams and/or over the phone support.

To access this service, adult burn survivors who are struggling at any stage of their recovery can be referred to Dan’s Fund For Burns by the burn services or get in touch directly.

Helping individuals

We help adult burn survivors with everything from grants to equipment, emergency funding, emotional support and more. If you need our support, contact us to tell us about your burns, your situation and what you require.