Accessible homes grants

Updated: 4th December 2023

The Accessible Homes Agency can advise on the grants available to make home adaptations that help people to live independently.

Disabled Facilities Grant

Examples of work carried out include the installation of ramps, stair lifts and walk-in showers.
Minor Works Grant

This type of funding is used to fit small adaptations such as grab rails, exterior lighting and keysafes. This is usually carried out after an assessment by Social Services.

Minor Works Grants and self-referrals

These grants are available to pay for small adaptations likely to cost less than £1,500 in total.

An Occupational Therapist will normally ask for this work to be done after you have an assessment.

In some cases, the person who needs the work doing can ask for this.

The Handyperson Service arrange and co-ordinate the work. They can also tell you about the types of work that you can ask for.

These adaptations are for people that cannot carry out their day to day needs within their home, due to:

People who need other adaptations or other services may be referred to Social Services for a more detailed assessment.

To ask for an assessment of your needs, please contact: Gateway to Care.

For more about Disabled Facilities Grants, please contact:

For more about Minor Works Grants, please contact:

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