Council grant of up to £30,000 (England), £36,000 (Wales) or £25,000 (NI) for home adaptations
Cost: Free to apply; means-tested contribution possible for adults (not for disabled children, and not for landlords)
What you get
Funding to adapt your home: widening doors, ramps, grab rails, stairlifts, level-access showers/wet rooms, improved garden access, extensions for an extra bedroom or bathroom, and heating/lighting controls you can reach and use. Getting the grant does not affect any other benefits.
Who qualifies
Disabled people needing adaptations to remain living safely and independently at home, assessed by the council (usually via an occupational therapist visit first). For adults the amount can depend on household income and savings over £6,000; under-18s are assessed without their parents' income being taken into account; landlords are not means-tested.
Evidence accepted
- Occupational therapist assessment
- Council means test (adults)