What type of work is eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant?

Disabled Facilities Grants are awarded for essential adaptations to give a disabled person better freedom of movement around the house. This work includes:

• Improving access to and from the property
• Improving access to a bathroom or bedroom
• Widening doors or installing ramps
• Providing or improving access to rooms and facilities – for example, installing a stair lift or installing a downstairs bathroom
• Improving or installing a heating system which is suitable for the disabled person
• Adapting heating or lighting controls so that they are easier to use by a disabled person
• Improving access and movement around the home to enable the disabled person to care for another person in the house such as spouse, child or any other resident.

• Charities
• How do I apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant?
• How is the Disabled Facillities Grant Calculated?
• How will the Disabled Facilities Grant be paid?