Housing Minister Mark Prisk today confirmed £180m to help councils fund the adaptations disabled people need to live independently in their own home – £10,405,604 of it in the North East.
Councils across England will receive a share of the £180 million Disabled Facilities Grant, which provides financial help to install a wide range of housing adaptations or modifications such as wider doorways, stair lifts and level access showers.
Mr Prisk said that the grant was essential to help thousands of people stay in their homes if their circumstances change, providing the support that disabled or vulnerable people need to live independently and comfortably, whether they are homeowners, social tenants or living in rented accommodation.
Ministers have protected the Disabled Facilities Grant programme for the last 3 years, with a further £185 million expected in next year’s funding.
Housing Minister Mark Prisk said:
“For many people, the security of being able to stay in your own home in difficult times can have a real impact on their health and wellbeing.
“That’s why we’ve protected the Disabled Facilities Grant. The £180 million I’ve allocated today will help to support people across the country through disability and provide some of our most vulnerable with the help they need to live independently for as long as possible.”
