Disabled facilities grants

A Disabled Facilities Grant can help with:

• Stairlifts
• Level access showers
• Widening doors
• Installing ramps
• Through the floor lifts
• Adapting heating/lighting facilities
• Safe access to gardens

How to apply

To apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant contact Livewell Southwest (for adults) or The Gateway (for children) on 01752 668000 for an assessment by an occupational therapist.

You can apply for a grant if you're:

• an owner or the tenant of a property
• a landlord on behalf of a disabled person
• parents of a disabled child

If you receive a means-tested benefit or the grant is for a child you'll get a full grant to cover the cost of the works. The maximum grant available is £30,000.

If you don't receive a means-tested benefit, you'll be assessed to see if you've got to contribute towards the cost of the work.