Helping burns survivors live healthily, happily and empowered

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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.

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We’re here to provide the financial, emotional or physical support you need.

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From a one-off or regular donation, to our fun monthly prize draw, your support makes everything we do possible.

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Our Team

Our History

2003 - Dan’s Fund For Burns was launched following the 2002 bombings in Bali where Polly Miller lost her husband, Dan and eight friends. She sustained 43% burns herself.

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2005 - First donation of a Laser Doppler Machine, that could not be financed by the NHS, to one of the UK burn services. The machine is used to measure blood flow in a burn injury to determine depth and if surgery is required.
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2005 - First donation of a Laser Doppler Machine, that could not be financed by the NHS, to one of the UK burn services. The machine is used to measure blood flow in a burn injury to determine depth and if surgery is required.
2006 - Funded the salary of a Clinical Psychologist in the main London burn service for 3 years. This helped to demonstrate the vital importance and need for psychological support following a burn injury. Subsequently, NHS services rolled out psychological care to burn injured patients nationwide. Dr Lisa Williams is still in her post 15 years on.

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2008 - First donated a Meek Mesher machine to a burn service that could not be funded by the NHS. This machine significantly expands available donor skin. DFFB went on to give Meek Meshers to 6 other burn services.
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2008 - First donated a Meek Mesher machine to a burn service that could not be funded by the NHS. This machine significantly expands available donor skin. DFFB went on to give Meek Meshers to 6 other burn services.
2011 - Started supporting the annual Young Adult Weekend Burns Camp enabling young adult burn survivors from across the UK to come together for a residential weekend of fun and activities.

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2011 - Arranged and paid for multiple Skin Camouflage training courses, through the British Association of Skin Camouflage, for burns staff. DFFB went on to fund other training such as Micro-needling and a Splinting course for burns professionals.
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2011 - Arranged and paid for multiple Skin Camouflage training courses, through the British Association of Skin Camouflage, for burns staff. DFFB went on to fund other training such as Micro-needling and a Splinting course for burns professionals.
2013 - Gifted an iPad to each burns service (19 in total) that could be used by burn patients in recovery.

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2017 - Built and funded the Adult Burn Support UK website.
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2017 - Built and funded the Adult Burn Support UK website.
2018 - Launched a weekly online moderated burn support Live Chat.

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2019 - Hosted the inaugural DFFB Adult Burn Survivor Weekend which brought together adult burn survivors for a weekend of fun.
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2019 - Hosted the inaugural DFFB Adult Burn Survivor Weekend which brought together adult burn survivors for a weekend of fun.
2020 - Polly (Miller) Brooks, founder & Charity Director of DFFB, is honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours list for services to people with burn injuries.

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