You can get a grant from your local council if you are disabled and need to make changes to your home in order to make it more accessible for example it can go towards:
widen doors and install ramps or grab rails
improve access to rooms and facilities, for example with a stairlift, or level access shower
improve access to your garden
build an extension, for example a downstairs bedroom
provide a heating system suitable for your needs
adapt heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use
How much is it worth?
How much you receive will depend on your household income and any savings you have over £6,000. You can apply for a grant up to £30,000 that can be used to make accessible arrangements to your house.
Follow the link below for more information.
Eligibility
To be eligible you or someone you live with must meet the following criteria:
- Be disabled
- Intend to live in the property for the grant period (usually for 5 years however this can be lowered in some circumstances such as if the person is terminally ill.)
The person submitting the application must also be the owner, landlord or tenant and the council needs to be happy that the work is:
- Necessary and appropriate to meet the disabled persons needs
- Reasonable and can be done with the age and condition of the property in mind
You will also need to apply for planning permission separately and the council may not give you the grant if you begin work before your application is approved.
How to apply
You can apply for the grant through your local council who will have to give you a decision within 6 months. The government funds an organization called foundation who can help you apply.
Need more information?
Follow the link below for more information.
https://www.foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/adapt-my-home/
