Grants for retraining?

[Papayalady]

I'm hoping I can find some advice (as everyone's so lovely here) on retaining grants.
I'm keen to get out of my current PR career as I now suffer with ME and it's much too demanding. I'd like to retain as a wellbeing coach and use my own personal experiences (I've gone through a hellish 2 years but have learnt lots of lessons about self-care and general wellbeing).
I ideally want to avoid taking out a loan as I'm not sure if I'll be able to pay it back after I qualify as I'd have to take time to build up my business. Does anyone know of any grants for any of these?

Women
Chronical illness sufferers
Wellbeing professionals
Business owners

I'm googling at the moment but some guidance will make the task less huge!

Many thanks, all xx

Women - I wish! I think there used to be a bit of financial support under New Labour, but sadly those days are no more.

Business Owners - there is the government 'Start Up Loan' scheme.
Postgraduate loans - although these are loans, they are not like a commercial loan so may still be of interest to you.

Chronic illness sufferers - not sure.

It can also be useful to look at local trusts. I know a couple of instances where there were wealthy landowners who gave money 'for the education and care of the poor of Anytown' in the 18th or 19th century. As time has gone by those funds have now become sources of grants or financial support to students or those seeking retraining.

One place I find quite good for spotting interesting schemes is actually the BBC website.

Thanks very much @MaybeDoctor. I'll look into these. I thought the women one would be a long shot