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Disabled Facilities Grant

urspecial

Hi All,

But has anyone had any success in getting the DFG or having minor adaptions in the house.

I would need to have rails and prehaps a small wet area in my bathroom, as my current mental health and Autism are making it very difficult for me to currently use them plus there's damp which increases my anxiety further.

I would be assessed by an OT but my local council has trained their OTs in Autism yet, so there may be problems with this.

 

Anywho, any advice?

 

urspecial

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  • knew it wouldn't be simple...this criteria makes it a lot more of a hurdle:

    * You need to find a Private Occupational Therapist (OT) to assess your needs and your property. They will draw up an initial Adaptation Recommendation with you.

    Using the OT Adaptation Recommendation, you need technical support to draw up a final design and schedule of works.

    Who will help?

    * You can source your own private architect. A list of Royal Institute of British Architects’ practices can be found at www.ribafind.org

    If you are applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) (detailed below) - you will need to obtain two quotes for the work required from building firms.

    You can fund the adaptation yourself or you can apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). This is a means tested grant of up to £30,000, based on your income and savings. Your adaptation may be funded, or part funded by this Grant.

    * Even if you are applying for the grant, you will need to fund the initial stages of the Adaptations process yourself as this information is needed to make the application. This cost can include the OT, Architect, Surveyors and contractors’ fees. If you are awarded a DFG, It may be possible to get these fees reimbursed.

    * There are charities that may be willing to assist you cover some of the costs incurred in this initial stage. There is the on-line charity search at www.ACO.uk.net for further information.

    I'm reeling a little.  So, firstly is an OT of use with an autistic person applying because of auditory issues?  Does this part apply for an autistic person?

    What if you can't afford to fund the initial costs and the charity doesn't help?  The DFG doesn't guarantee to refund them either, it only says "may" be possible.  It could cost thousands.

    This is a stressful nightmare for someone on the spectrum...

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  • knew it wouldn't be simple...this criteria makes it a lot more of a hurdle:

    * You need to find a Private Occupational Therapist (OT) to assess your needs and your property. They will draw up an initial Adaptation Recommendation with you.

    Using the OT Adaptation Recommendation, you need technical support to draw up a final design and schedule of works.

    Who will help?

    * You can source your own private architect. A list of Royal Institute of British Architects’ practices can be found at www.ribafind.org

    If you are applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) (detailed below) - you will need to obtain two quotes for the work required from building firms.

    You can fund the adaptation yourself or you can apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). This is a means tested grant of up to £30,000, based on your income and savings. Your adaptation may be funded, or part funded by this Grant.

    * Even if you are applying for the grant, you will need to fund the initial stages of the Adaptations process yourself as this information is needed to make the application. This cost can include the OT, Architect, Surveyors and contractors’ fees. If you are awarded a DFG, It may be possible to get these fees reimbursed.

    * There are charities that may be willing to assist you cover some of the costs incurred in this initial stage. There is the on-line charity search at www.ACO.uk.net for further information.

    I'm reeling a little.  So, firstly is an OT of use with an autistic person applying because of auditory issues?  Does this part apply for an autistic person?

    What if you can't afford to fund the initial costs and the charity doesn't help?  The DFG doesn't guarantee to refund them either, it only says "may" be possible.  It could cost thousands.

    This is a stressful nightmare for someone on the spectrum...

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