The Disabled Facilities Grant is offered by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) to help disabled and vulnerable residents make their homes safer, more comfortable, and better suited to their needs.
The Disabled Facilities Grant is a means-tested grant providing financial help for home adaptations such as installing ramps and stairlifts for easier access, fitting level-access showers, or improving heating and insulation.
The grant is up to a maximum of £50,000 to help those who need it most.
The grant aims to:
- Support more disabled residents to live independently in their homes
- Reduce hospital admissions and enable prompt hospital discharges
- Reduce the need for residential care by allowing people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes
- Support tailored home adaptations for those who need them including people with dementia
To apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant, the first step is to contact an Occupational Therapist to see if you are eligible. For more information on applying for grants and loans please see the SODC website.