Disabled facilities grants
Disabled facilities grants are available from
the district Council for adaptations to your home following a
referral from an Occupational Therapist who has assessed a disabled
person's adaptations needs.
Grants are means tested (except grants for
children) and the maximum grant is £25,000. The types of
adaptations undertaken are:
- Access to the dwelling
- Access in and around the dwelling
- Making the dwelling safe
- Access to WC and bathing facilities
- Access to kitchen facilities
- Access to power, heat and light
Who to contact
If you think you need adaptations to your
house to meet the needs of a disabled person please contact
Lancashire
County Council Social Services (external link) on 0845 053
009 and ask for an occupation therapy assessment to be carried
out.
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