The DFG is for people who own their own home or who are tenants of a property not owned by the Council, and who need adaptations to their home in order to move around or stay in their home.

Disabled Facility Grants are given for essential adaptations, including things like ramps, wheel-in showers, door-widening, improved heating, a stair lift etc
An OT from the Council, and other council officers will assess your need, and what money you and your partner have in terms of income, savings etc. (or the income and savings of the parents if the disabled person is under 19).
They will work out whether you can get a grant covering the entire cost, or whether you have to pay some of the cost.
The Council will decide whether they think the adaptation is reasonable and doable.

To apply you will need to get your needs assessed by an Occupational Therapist.

If the Occupational Therapist recommends an adaptation you will be sent some forms to fill in about yourself and your money.
Officers will assess these forms and decide whether they can award you a full or partial grant towards the adaptations and how much you should contribute (it may be nothing, it may be the full cost).
Officers will inspect your property to decide what work needs to be carried out. They will then let you know when the work can be started. If you start the work before the council approves your application, you will not get ANY grant.
Contact:
Independent Living Service, Coxwell Avenue
Wolverhampton Science Park, Wolverhampton WV10 9RT
Telephone:01902 553666
Textphone: 01902 553667
email: ssces@wolverhampton.gov.uk

 

Wolverhampton City Council provides a guide booklet to the Disabled Facilities Grant, which you can download here>