If you have difficulties caused by disability or long-term health problems, you may be able to apply for this grant known as the Disabled Facilities Grant.  It is designed to improve access to the facilities in your property and therefore improve your quality of life. You will need to be assessed by an Occupational Therapist to determine the level and type of works needed to your property.

If you are a council tenant and need adaptations to your property, please refer to the page on Adaptations To Council Owned Properties For People With Disabilities.

The following apply to this scheme:

• applications are dealt with on a priority basis
• the grant is available to owner-occupiers and private tenants
• you will be means tested which means you may have to pay something towards the cost
• certain works are mandatory (ie: the Council must make the grant available)
• the maximum amount of grant is £25,000

Examples include:

• ramps and paths
• level access showers
• stairlifts
• door widening for wheelchair access

To make an application:

If you want to apply for adaptations to your property you will need to contact one of the following as appropriate:

• the Occupational Therapy Section at Social Services on 915 0439/0440/0496
• the Childrens Health & Disability Team at Social Services on 915 1016

An assessment will then be carried out to determine the level and type of adaptations that can be carried out in your circumstances.

For more information on this scheme, please contact:

The Adaptations Agency
77 Radford Boulevard, Radford, Nottingham, NG7 3BQ
Phone: 0115 915 3280/82
Fax: 0115 915 3297
Minicom: 0115 915 3282
E-mail: adaptations.housing@nottinghamcity.gov.uk