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£2.2m funding to help older and disabled people make adaptations to their homes in Wales
The Welsh Government has reallocated £2.2 million to the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to support housing adaptations for older and disabled people, enabling them to live more independently and safely in their own homes for longer. All local authorities in Wales have been offered the grant funding to spend on housing adaptations in their regions this financial year.
Foundations announces return of its Disabled Facilities Grant roadshows
Foundations, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has announced the 2025 spring run of its popular DFG Champions Roadshows. The series of free in-person events links up dedicated professionals who help thousands of people to adapt their homes every year. This spring, the DFG Champions Roadshows will be focusing on how local authorities can make the most of their Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) budgets amid growing financial pressures.
Government agrees to review policy on upper limit of DFGs following High Court legal challenge
The UK Government has agreed to review the current £30,000 limit of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), which funds vital home adaptations, following a legal challenge by a family left unable to meet their child’s needs. The case was brought on behalf of a six-year-old disabled child, from Tower Hamlets, London. The family live in a one-bedroom property and require an extension to provide an extra bedroom and additional space for equipment related to the child’s disability.
Government to review its policy on the upper limit of DFG-funded home adaptations
The UK government has agreed to review the limit paid to help fund specialist adaptations to disabled people’s homes following a legal challenge by a family left unable to meet their child’s needs. The case was brought on behalf of a six-year-old disabled child, from Tower Hamlets, London. The family live in a one-bedroom property and require an extension to provide an extra bedroom and additional space for equipment related to the child’s disability.
Council commits to spending over £3m on home adaptations
Plymouth City Council has committed to spending over £3 million to improve disabled people’s homes in the city via the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). The total figure of £3,069,132 has been agreed under an executive decision. This adaptations funding means that Plymouth residents will benefit from assistive technologies being installed in their homes, such as stairlifts, ramps, level access showers, and accessible kitchens, alongside improved wheelchair access.
Age UK calls on local authorities to improve delivery of adaptations to older people’s homes
In a new report, Age UK is calling for all local authorities to radically improve the way they deliver adaptations. The charity says an overhaul of the system is required to help older people to live independently for longer and reduce pressure on NHS and care services.
New Disabled Facilities Grant service simplifies the delivery of equipment in Lichfield
Lichfield District Council’s new Disabled Facilities Grant service is improving the lives of disabled residents by speeding up the application for, and installation of, specialist equipment in their homes.
Wetroomstop advocates for Disabled Facilities Grant amidst rising wetroom installation issues
Wetroomstop, a provider of wetroom kits and accessibility solutions and accessories in the UK, is urging eligible individuals to take advantage of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to ensure safe and accessible bathroom facilities. The UK Disabled Facilities Grant is a local council grant aiding disabled individuals in making necessary modifications to their homes. These adaptations can include the installation of wetrooms, providing a safer and more accessible bathing solution.
Case study: Rise and fall worktop makes kitchen safe and comfortable for wheelchair user
A rise and fall worktop solution has enabled a manual wheelchair user to safely, comfortably, and independently user her kitchen. Up until 10 years ago, Vanessa Sutton from Derby used crutches to get around the house to carry out various day-to-day activities like cooking.
Lichfield District Council to administer grants funding housing adaptations for disabled people
Grants which fund housing adaptations to enable disabled people in the district to live independently are to be administered by Lichfield District Council from this month. The Disabled Facilities Grant pays for alterations to a person’s home to enable wheelchair access to a property and rooms within and can include the installation of lifts and ramps, the widening of doors and in addition remote controls for heating and lighting.
St Albans Council forges new partnership to deliver grant-funded disability aids and adaptations
St Albans City and District Council has announced that it will join the Hertfordshire Home Improvement Agency (HHIA) to deliver grant-funded disability aids and adaptations to residents. The council is combining with several other local authorities to provide the shared service to those eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant with the hope to provide a more effective and efficient service residents and achieve greater value for money.
Closomat webinar to reflect on Disabled Facilities Grants waiting times
Assisted bathing specialist Closomat is concluding its 2022 clinical webinar series with a reflection on Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) waiting times and the subsequent impact they have on occupational practice. The webinar, ‘DFG waiting lists, and impact on occupational therapy practice’, will take place on Thursday 8th December at 11am, and will then be repeated at 6pm for those that can’t make the earlier presentation.
EXCLUSIVE: How to achieve best value and overcome the barrier of steps and stairs
Peter Wingrave, Director at stairclimber specialist AAT GB, looks at how alternative prescription can expediate adaptations and hospital discharge. The delay in delivery of home adaptations has been much in the news of late, even featuring on primetime TV.
Foundations to deliver expert webinar on understanding latest DFG guidance on home adaptations
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) is working with Foundations UK to deliver a free informative webinar to professionals that work with housing adaptations and associated equipment on what the new Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) guidance means.
Case study: DFG-funded homelift enriches life of visually impaired man and arthritic dog Rocky
Sarah Sarsby 22nd March 2022 Case study: DFG-funded homelift enriches life of visually impaired man and arthritic dog Rocky2022-03-22T09:04:00+00:00 AT Sector News, Case studies Craig Mucznik, 47 from Nottingham, and one of his Bichon Frise dogs, Rocky, have regained independence and happiness at home thanks to an innovative homelift funded by a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). There are some things worth fighting for, and Craig felt like this about his Stiltz Homelift.
Self-assessment portal for home adaptations launches to cut lengthy waiting times
Liane McIvor 12th January 2022 Self-assessment portal for home adaptations launches to cut lengthy waiting times2022-01-12T09:54:38+00:00 Government & Local Authorities, Investments & Funding, Newsroom, Reports & Research, Sector News Foundations, the national body for home improvement agencies (HIAs) in England, has announced that its new AdaptMyHome online self-assessment portal is now live and ready to support the needs of local authorities, council staff, and clients looking for more...
Government announces £300m funding to boost supported housing in social care reforms
Liane McIvor 3rd December 2021 Government announces £300m funding to boost supported housing in social care reforms2021-12-03T09:43:06+00:00 Government & Local Authorities, Housing, Investments & Funding, Newsroom, Reports & Research, Sector News The UK government has announced £300m of funding over three years for councils to build more specialist accommodation and integrate housing plans into their health and care strategies.
Spending Review 2020 confirms £573mil investment in DFGs
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak presented his Spending Review 2020 to Parliament on 25 November 2020, determining how much the UK Government will spend on public services over the next year. This year’s review prioritises funding to support the government’s response to COVID-19, including an additional £38 billion for public services to continue to fight the pandemic this year and a further £55 billion of support for the public services response to COVID-19 next year.
Should your customers consider a homelift? • THIIS Magazine
As the popularity of home lifts increases rapidly, Stuart Barrow looks at what retailers need to think about when their customers are considering them… In the past, stairlifts were the order of the day, and five years ago, a housing association was unlikely to consider home lifts as genuine stairlift alternatives. Times have changed.
Budget reveals multi-million-pound funding into Disabled Facilities Grant, NHS and care sector
Chancellor Philip Hammond has presented his Budget to Parliament, highlighting key funding into the NHS, social care for children and adults, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. In his speech, Chancellor Hammond announced that an additional £45 million would be put into the Disabled Facilities Grant in England for 2018-2019.
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