Grants and Funding
There are several primary sources for securing funding for home adaptations in the UK.
We identify these sources in this section of the site, and with the help of our Occupational Therapist Stuart Barrow, explain the pros and cons of each.
Grants and Funding
There are several primary sources for securing funding for home adaptations in the UK.
We identify these sources in this section of the site, and with the help of our Occupational Therapist Stuart Barrow, explain the pros and cons of each.
What is a Disabled Facilities Grant?
A DFG is provided by the Local Authority to help install homelifts, stairlifts, ramps, accessible baths/showers and other accessibility equipment in the home.
These are provided to disabled adults and children so they can lead more independent lives whilst supporting families and carers. Part of the Better Care Fund (BCF), a DFG is available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, its equivalent is an Equipment and Adaptations Grant.
What is a Disabled Facilities Grant?
A DFG is provided by the Local Authority to help install homelifts, stairlifts, ramps, accessible baths/showers and other accessibility equipment in the home.
These are provided to disabled adults and children so they can lead more independent lives whilst supporting families and carers. Part of the Better Care Fund (BCF), a DFG is available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, its equivalent is an Equipment and Adaptations Grant.
Charity Funding
There are many UK charities that provide grants and funding towards specialist equipment and services for adults. Specifically, if you are seeking assistance with the cost of home adaptations, the following charitable organisations may be worth contacting.
- Charity funding for Adults
- Charity funding for Children
- Charity funding FAQs
Charity Funding
There are many UK charities that provide grants and funding towards specialist equipment and services for adults. Specifically, if you are seeking assistance with the cost of home adaptations, the following charitable organisations may be worth contacting.
- Charity funding for Adults
- Charity funding for Children
- Charity funding FAQs
Other Funding Sources
Ideas for fundraising events are endless – from silent auctions and cake sales to skydives and cycle rides – and can involve wider family, friends, work colleagues and the local community. It’s also easy to set up a Facebook Fundraiser and raise money by sharing with your connections.
In this section, find out more about Personal fundraising, Fundraising platforms, Crowdfunding and even The BBC show DIY SOS!
Read more…
VAT Relief
Individuals with disabilities can benefit from VAT relief on a selective range of products such as Stiltz Homelifts. Currently this means they receive a 20% discount on the cost of a homelift.
To qualify, individuals need to be defined as ‘chronically sick or disabled’, the equipment must be ‘designed solely for disabled people’ and proven to be for ‘personal’ or ‘domestic’ use.
Click here to read more about qualifying and applying…
Other Funding Sources
Ideas for fundraising events are endless – from silent auctions and cake sales to skydives and cycle rides – and can involve wider family, friends, work colleagues and the local community. It’s also easy to set up a Facebook Fundraiser and raise money by sharing with your connections.
In this section, find out more about Personal fundraising, Fundraising platforms, Crowdfunding and even The BBC show DIY SOS!
Read more…
VAT Relief
Individuals with disabilities can benefit from VAT relief on a selective range of products such as Stiltz Homelifts. Currently this means they receive a 20% discount on the cost of a homelift.
To qualify, individuals need to be defined as ‘chronically sick or disabled’, the equipment must be ‘designed solely for disabled people’ and proven to be for ‘personal’ or ‘domestic’ use.
Click here to read more about qualifying and applying…
