Overview
You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home. For example if you:
- are physically disabled
- have a learning disability
- have age-related needs
- are autistic
- have a cognitive impairment, like dementia
- have a progressive condition, like motor neurone disease
- have a terminal illness
- have a mental health condition
You might need to:
- widen doors and install ramps or grab rails
- improve access to rooms and facilities, for example with a stairlift, or level access shower
- improve access to your garden
- build an extension, for example a downstairs bedroom
- provide a heating system suitable for your needs
- adapt heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use
What you'll get
How much you get usually depends on your:
- household income
- household savings over £6,000
Disabled children under 18 can get a grant without their parents’ income being taken into account. Contact your local council for more information.
Landlords can get a grant without their income and savings being taken into account. The council may ask for the property to be let to another disabled person if the current tenant moves within 5 years.