If you or someone you live with finds it difficult to do everyday tasks at home, you might be able to get help to make changes to your home.
A Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) can support safe and independent living at home.
What is a Disabled Facilities Grant?
A Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is for disabled adults and children who need to make major changes to their home, allowing them to live more safely and independently.
To access funding, you may be required to complete a financial assessment. This will consider your savings and income to determine whether you are eligible or need to make a contribution.
Depending on your eligibility and the adaptation required, support may be provided free of charge.
Who can apply?
You may be eligible if you or someone you live with has:
- a physical condition or injury
- sight, hearing or communication difficulties
- a learning disability
- a mental health condition
- a long-term condition, affecting daily life
You or the person applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant must also:
- own the property or be the tenant
- intend to live in the property during the grant period.
Get in touch
If you are considering adapting your home and would like to understand if a Disabled Facilities Grant could help, Solihull Council’s Occupational Therapy Team are here to support you.
You can contact them by:
- email: ccadults@solihull.gov.uk
- phone: 0121 704 8007 (weekdays from 9:00am – 5:00pm, except Wednesdays when they open at 10:00am)
Further information is available from Solihull Council.