They're meant to help people with disabilities to live more independently by funding special adaptations to their homes - like wheelchair ramps, stairlifts or accessible bathrooms. And Disabled facilities grants are supposed to be available within a few months. But for many people they can mean years of delays. And with local councils increasingly strapped for cash, waiting lists are getting longer. | Channel 4 News

💬 We have launched a consultation to help shape Plymouth’s disability adaptation services Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) provide crucial funding to help individuals with disabilities make their homes more accessible and safe. These grants can fund essential modifications like ramps, bathroom adaptations, and other changes that make daily life easier and help people live independently. Teresa recently had a ramp installed on the outside of her home. In the video below, she explains how much t

Could you be eligible for a disabled facilities grant to help with the cost of making adaptations in your home? Contact Thurrock’s Disabled Facilities Grants Team for more information and to have your questions answered, by emailing dfg@thurrock.gov.uk, alternatively you can visit https://orlo.uk/5wZ1w | Thurrock Council