What we offer
A Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is available to any person who is disabled, that wishes to apply. The grant assists with providing necessary physical adaptations to your home to improve freedom of movement to essential facilities. Where an Occupational Therapist identifies that adaptations are necessary, a Disabled Facilities Grant provides help with the cost towards the changes needed to your home.
The aim of our service is to take the complication out of applying for the Disabled Facilities Grant, make it run as smoothly as possible and take out all the worry. Over the telephone and during the visit, we will:
- guide you through the process
- help with completing the application forms
- survey your home and discuss the proposed works
- answer any questions or concerns you may have
The officer will draft a plan of the works discussed during the initial visit, select suitable contractors, and obtain prices on your behalf. Somerset Independence Plus will carry out relevant checks with Building Regulations, Planning and Conservation Officers, including submitting any plans or relevant documents on your behalf. If you are a tenant, SIP will liaise with your landlord, whether that be a housing association or private landlord.
SIP may undertake interim and final inspections of the work, depending on the scale of the project, making any interim payments when necessary. With your consent and satisfaction with the works, payment to the contractor will be made.
As the appointed agent for these works, SIP charge a 12% ancillary service fee. This is not paid directly by the customer but will be included with the Disabled Facilities Grant on the land charge.
Next Steps
Visit our Care and support for adults page for more information.
Below is a link to the online test of resources form. Completing this will determine your eligibility for a grant and any possible contributions towards future grant work.