Staffordshire County Council

Disabled Facilities Grant (Staffordshire)

The Disabled Facilities Grant in Staffordshire helps pay for major adaptations, such as stair lifts and accessible bathrooms, so that disabled people can live safely and independently at home. Requests start with Staffordshire Cares, and an Occupational Therapist assesses what is needed. Adaptations of £1,000 or less are generally free for people assessed as eligible for care and support; above that, a financial assessment decides any contribution.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Amount not specified; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Staffordshire residents who need major adaptations to their home to live safely and independently, for example because they have difficulty moving around the home or cannot safely reach the bathroom or bedroom
Adaptations must be assessed as necessary and appropriate by an Occupational Therapist before funding can be approved
Adaptations of £1,000 or less are generally free if you have been assessed as eligible for care and support; for adaptations over £1,000 you may be asked to contribute, depending on a financial assessment
Stoke-on-Trent has its own council and is not covered by this page

What it funds

Major adaptations to your home, such as:

Stair lifts
Through-floor lifts
Level-access showers
Accessible bathrooms
Widening doorways
Improving access to rooms
Adapting heating or lighting controls
Other significant changes that improve access and independence

What it will not fund

Smaller items of equipment or everyday aids, such as grab rails, walking sticks, shower chairs and small daily living aids, which are available through different support routes

How to apply

Contact Staffordshire Cares (0300 111 8010, staffordshirecares@staffordshire.gov.uk) to talk through your situation
Staffordshire Cares decides whether you need an assessment
An Occupational Therapist visits your home to assess your needs and identify adaptations
Recommendations are made about the adaptations needed
If approved, you are guided through funding arrangements, any contribution and expected timescales

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