Adaptations and equipment: major home changes with a disabled facilities grant

Find out how to apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to make your home safer and more accessible.

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Adaptations and equipment: major home changes with a disabled facilities grant

If you have a disability and your home needs significant changes to help you live safely and independently, you may be able to get a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). This grant can fund major adaptations such as:

  • Installing a stair lift or through-floor lift
  • Creating a level-access shower or accessible bathroom
  • Widening doorways or improving access to rooms
  • Adapting heating, lighting or controls to make them easier to use

A DFG is not for smaller items like grab rails, walking sticks or everyday equipment. It is designed for structural changes and specialist installations that make a real difference to your independence.

In this section, you’ll find clear guidance on:

  • What a DFG can pay for
  • How to apply and what happens next
  • Costs and funding rules
  • Maintenance and safety checks
  • What to do in emergencies

If you think you need major adaptations to your home, start here. We’ll explain the process step by step and point you to the right support.