Disabled Facilities Grant

You may be eligible to get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home. For example if you:

are physically disabled

have a learning disability

have age-related needs

are autistic

have a cognitive impairment, like dementia

have a progressive condition, like motor neurone disease

have a terminal illness

have a mental health condition

You might need to:

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

A Disabled Facilities Grant won’t affect any benefits you get. How much you get depends on your:

household income

household savings over £6,000

Depending on your income, you may need to pay towards the cost of the work to the property. Disabled children under 18 can get a grant without their parents’ income being taken into account.For more information, please follow the link to visit the GOV.UK website.Shropshire Council: Adaptations to your home webpage. https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/private-sector-housing/adaptations-to-your-home-disabled-facilities-grant-dfgGOV.UK: How to apply webpage. https://www.gov.uk/disabled-facilities-grants/how-to-claim