Disabled Facilities Grant
Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) (Disabled Facilities Grants: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Disabled Facilities Grants are capital grants that are available to people of all ages with a long-term disability to contribute to the cost of specialist home adaptations.
The grant may only be approved for specified criteria as outlined in the DFG legislation, for example: access into the home, access to toileting, bathing or washing facilities. The legislation also provides a definition of disability for the purposes of qualifying for grant assistance.
Examples of possible adaptations include (but are not limited to) installation of stair-lifts, level access showers and wet-rooms, wash and dry toilets, ramps, wider doors.
The local housing authority must identify the disabled person’s needs and what relevant works are necessary and appropriate to meet the assessed needs. In addition, recommended works need to be reasonable and practicable.
Occupational therapy services are involved with assessing the needs of the disabled person and making recommendations for adaptations or other potential solutions which will meet the assessed need.
For children 0-17 years of age
The Wandsworth Children’s Social Services Occupational Therapy service are able to assess children with a long-term disability to identify if there is a need for home adaptations which fall within the framework of the DFG legislation (Disabled Facilities Grants: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Following assessment, if specific recommendations have been made for home adaptations, a referral is sent to Wandsworth's Home Improvement Agency who support with the application for DFG funding and building works.
To request an assessment for a child aged 0-17 years of age, please follow the link below for more information and referral form. Please note that there is a waiting list for this service.
For those aged 18 years +
For those aged 18+ assessments for eligibility for the grant will be made by Adult Services.
Please follow the link below for more information.
Adaptations for older and disabled residents - Wandsworth Borough Council
Who to contact
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Disabled Facilities Grants
Disability Rights UK
Local Offer
Last updated: 08 Feb 2024