The grants are allocated for mandatory work which is essential for the freedom of movement of the disabled person around the home.
The types of work are:
- making it easier to get into and out of the dwelling, i.e. ramps and door widening
- making the building safe for use by the disabled person
- making access easier to the living room
- providing or improving access to the bedroom, kitchen, toilet, washbasin and bath (and/or shower) facilities
- improving or providing a heating system in your home which is suitable for the needs of the disabled person
- adapting heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use
- improving access and movement around the home to enable you still to care for another person who lives in the property
Page last updated: 01 May 2019
