Disabled Facilities Grant

Jan 23, 2025 | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor |Disabled Facilities Grant

Foundations, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has announced the 2025 spring run of its popular DFG Champions Roadshows. The series of free in-person events links up dedicated professionals who help thousands of people to adapt their homes every year. This spring, the DFG Champions Roadshows will be focusing on how local authorities can make the most of their Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) budgets amid growing financial pressures.

Nov 15, 2024 | attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby |Disabled Facilities Grant |Irwin Mitchell

The UK Government has agreed to review the current £30,000 limit of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), which funds vital home adaptations, following a legal challenge by a family left unable to meet their child’s needs. The case was brought on behalf of a six-year-old disabled child, from Tower Hamlets, London. The family live in a one-bedroom property and require an extension to provide an extra bedroom and additional space for equipment related to the child’s disability.

Nov 13, 2024 | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor |Disabled Facilities Grant |Irwin Mitchell

The UK government has agreed to review the limit paid to help fund specialist adaptations to disabled people’s homes following a legal challenge by a family left unable to meet their child’s needs. The case was brought on behalf of a six-year-old disabled child, from Tower Hamlets, London. The family live in a one-bedroom property and require an extension to provide an extra bedroom and additional space for equipment related to the child’s disability.

Aug 8, 2024 | attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby |Disabled Facilities Grant

Plymouth City Council has committed to spending over £3 million to improve disabled people’s homes in the city via the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). The total figure of £3,069,132 has been agreed under an executive decision. This adaptations funding means that Plymouth residents will benefit from assistive technologies being installed in their homes, such as stairlifts, ramps, level access showers, and accessible kitchens, alongside improved wheelchair access.

Apr 29, 2024 | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor |Disabled Facilities Grant

In a new report, Age UK is calling for all local authorities to radically improve the way they deliver adaptations. The charity says an overhaul of the system is required to help older people to live independently for longer and reduce pressure on NHS and care services.