Housing grants and adaptations
Keeping you independent at home
If you have health issues, or disability, we understand it is best to remain in your home. If you are having trouble getting around your home or using important things, you can ask for help.
For small changes or tools to help, you can contact our Community Equipment Service.
For major adaptations like stairlifts or level access showers, you may be eligible for a disabled facilities grant (DFG).
Firstly, you will need an assessment. This will be with the Community Occupational Therapy Service - as provided by the Care Act 2014.
If your Occupational Therapist recommends major adaptation following an assessment, a referral will be made to the Disabled Facility Grant (DFG) panel on your behalf.
Information about what we
can provide and the DFG process can be found by downloading our guidance on adaptations for disabled people:
- Download Policy and procedures for the provision of major adaptions for disabled people (PDF, 454KB)
If you need the document in a different format, please contact Housing Renewal
Once a referral to the DFG panel has been agreed our Housing Renewal Service will contact you to progress your application.
You are able to
ask about a DFG if you are an owner/occupier or tenant and you have a
disabled person living in the property.
There may be other grants available to you, such as to improve energy and heating efficiency.
If you still have any questions about housing grants and needs for your home, contact our housing renewal team