Disabled Facilities Grant Information Sheet

The role of the occupational therapist is to carry out an assessment based on functional need, taking into consideration the disabled person's medical condition in order to identify any needs and possible solutions. If, as a result of this assessment, housing adaptations are needed then one option might be to advise you of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) as a solution. Another may be to give advice on the possibility of moving to a more suitable property, which is either already adapted or more suitable to be adapted.

If the therapist feels that the works are both 'necessary and appropriate', they can support you in making an application and liaise with the home improvement agency or appropriate agent, as well as provide any necessary paperwork or information.

They would provide advice about the adaptations that are required and comment on proposed plans. They will also attend any case conferences and panels to explain how your needs are met by the proposal.

The occupational therapist is not responsible for the grant, and does not have the skills or specific knowledge to mediate on technical points about the structure or build process.