DFG: Grants for the Disabled

If you or someone living in your property is disabled you may qualify for a grant towards the cost of providing adaptations and facilities to enable the disabled person to continue to live there or improve their independence. Grants are means tested to target the funding to those who need the most financial help. The types of works covered by the grant are:

• Ramping and widening doorways
  
• Stair-lifts and level access showers
  
• Adaptations to provide bathroom facilities
  
• Adaptations to kitchens
  

The needs of the disabled person will have to be assessed so your first enquiry should be to the Adult Care Service Access Team Tel: 01628 683744 Email: access.services@rbwm.gov.uk

For more information on how the DFG process works please read the documents below.

Step by Step Guide for the DFG Process

This document explains the process of applying for a disabled facility grant. Step by Step guide March 2010

Guidance on adaptations that can be considered for a Disabled Facilities Grant

This document gives guidance on works that can be grant funded. Guidance of Works March 2010

Guide to your likelihood of a contribution towards the cost of a Disabled Facilities Grant

This document gives guidance to means testing arrangements. Means Test Guide March 2010

Disabled Facilities Grant Policy

This document gives more detailed information on the DFG process. DFG Policy March 2010

Guidance on Buying Mobility Aids and Products

This document gives advice on how to buy products to help you care for yourself e.g. stair lifts, scooters or walk in baths. It also has a check list to use when dealing with suppliers and some useful contacts. Self funding mobile aids March 2010

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