On this page you will find information about:
- What is a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and how it could help a person living with a disability.
- How to apply for a DFG.
- Advice and support with appealing a DFG decision from the Royal British Legion.
What is a Disabled Facilities Grant?
Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) are mandatory grants from local councils to individuals that fund adaptations to a disabled person's home.
Read more about DFG on the GOV.UK website.
These adaptations aim to:
- Make it easier to get in and out of your home,
- provide or improve access to the bedroom, living room, kitchen, toilet, washbasin and bath and/or shower facilities,
- improve or provide a heating system which is suitable for you to operate,
- adapt heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use, and
- improve access to and from the garden.
How are DFG Payments made?
You’ll be paid either in instalments as the work progresses or in full when the work is finished.
The council may pay the contractor directly or give you a cheque to pass on to them. They’ll agree this with you when they approve your application.
Applications
Applications are made through your local council.
A local authority has to accept your application if you meet the criteria. Depending on your income, you may have to contribute towards the cost. If your local authority decides that you do not meet the criteria, you can challenge the decision.
Appeals
If you need advice about a DFG or if you need help to challenge a decision, The Royal British Legion's Independent Living Advice team will be able to help you.
