In some cases, you may be eligible to apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant but your housing department will advise you on this.

Your local council or housing association will speak to you about the adaptations you need and they may request that you to see an occupational therapist.

For further information about how to obtain adaptations in your area please contact the housing department at your district council:

• Cambridge City Council Housing Department - Adaptations for Council owned property : Property Services 01223 457833
• East Cambridgeshire - Hereward Housing Properties 01353 669866
• Huntingdonshire Housing Partnership - (Home Improvement Agency) 01480 388720
• South Cambridgeshire (Shire Homes) 08450 450 051
• Fenland Housing Department - 01354 654321

Disabled Facilities Grant

Grants available:

Home improvement Agencies, within District Councils, are responsible for administering the grant process and will carry out a means test to determine whether or not you are eligible for a grant.

With effect from December 2005, there is no means test for adaptations for children.

Grant Limit

The disabled facilities grant has a maximum limit of £25,000.  If your adaptations cost more than this or if you do not qualify for a disabled facilities grant you may still be able to get assistance from your local council