The Council supports applicants who need simple adaptations to have these carried out without the need for a full mandatory DFG application to make this a simpler process. A wide range of works can be considered, providing it is recommended by an Occupational Therapist to ensure it is necessary and appropriate to meet the applicant’s needs.
For example, requests for stairlifts, showers and other simple adaptations (single or in combination) costing £10,000 or under can be approved without carrying out a Test of Resources (means test). Applicants do not have to provide evidence of income and savings.
Applicants are only eligible for £10,000 in any 3 year period. So, if an applicant has had a grant for £7,000 and requests a further adaptation within 3 years, they will only be eligible for £3,000 under this condition. Where an Occupational Therapy Assessment recommends works above the threshold, we will support you to apply for a mandatory DFG so that all necessary works can be completed.
Applicants may apply for a Statutory DFG of up to £30,000 at any time but will have to complete the full means-test.