Additional funding announced to enable more people to have home adaptations
The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) has been boosted by £50 million to a total of £761 million for 2025-26.
The extra investment, announced by the UK Government, will be allocated to local authorities in February 2026. It’s expected to enable around 5,000 more people to install home adaptations such as stairlifts, ramps, accessible bathrooms and assistive technologies such as automatic door openers, lifts, height adjustable surfaces, ceiling track hoists and smart technology for light and heat.
The DFG supports around 60,000 older people and people with disabilities each year, with an average grant of around £10,000.
Paul Smith, Managing Director of Foundations, the National Body for the Disabled Facilities Grant, says:
“Every year we see how the right home adaptation can change someone’s life. This extra funding will mean thousands more people get a safer home, faster. It helps families stay together, reduces pressure on social care, and keeps people living in the place they know best. We look forward to working with councils and local partners to turn this investment into real outcomes for the people who need it most.”
Find out more from Foundations here: https://www.foundations.uk.com/50-million-boost-to-help-thousands-more-people-live-independently-at-home/
Find out more about Disabled Facilities Grants from the Government here: https://www.gov.uk/disabled-facilities-grants