Directory display and forms

There are currently intermittent issues with some directory pages, including Find a School and Find a Recycling and Household Waste Site. The problem is being investigated.

Some of our forms will also be unavailable on Sunday 20 September, 4am to 10am due to some scheduled IT maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Disabled facilities grant

If you have a permanent or substantial disability, you may be entitled to a means-tested disabled facilities grant (DFG) to help with the cost of adapting your home to meet your essential needs.

Home adaptations

Changes to your home should be necessary and appropriate to your needs, such as:

  • giving you access to your home and facilities
  • making your home safer for you
  • improving the heating system in your home

You can use the grant to:

  • install access ramps
  • widen door ways
  • install a stair lift
  • have a level access shower fitted

How to apply

Contact Adult Social Care for a care and support assessment to provide you with advice and an eligibility assessment in your own home. If you’re eligible you’ll be referred to your local district or borough council.

You or the property owner can apply for the grant as long as you intend to live in the property for 5 years (the ‘grant period’).

To find out more about disabled facilities grants, visit gov.uk's disabled facilities grants page.