Disabled Facilities Grant

The Disabled Facilities Grant is a grant specifically for work to provide facilities to carry out adaptations to dwellings for the benefit of a disabled person at their main residence. Examples of work that can be carried out include

installing level access showers
stairlifts
room conversions
extensions
access to a property.

There is a maximum grant limit of £36,000 although in exceptional cases, an additional ‘top-up’ loan may be awarded, by means of a Discretionary Disabled Facilities Loan (DDFL). Further information regarding the Discretionary Disabled Facilities Load (DDFL)can be found in the information leaflet.

Who can apply?

You can only apply by formal referral from the Occupational Therapy Section of the Adults, Health and Wellbeing Department. They can be contacted using the contact details below:

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1. Llŷn Area

E-mail - oedolionllyn@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone (09:00-17:00) - 01758 704 099
Emergency out of hours phone (any other times and on Bank Holidays) - 01248 353 551
On-line form

2. Caernarfon Area

E-mail -oedolioncaernarfon@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone (09:00-17:00) - 01286 679 099
Emergency out of hours phone (any other times and on Bank Holidays) - 01248 353 551
On-line form

3. Bangor Area

E-mail - oedolionbangor@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone (09:00-17:00) - 01248 363 240
Emergency out of hours phone (any other times and on Bank Holidays) - 01248 353 551
On-line form

4. Eifionydd and Meirionnydd North

E-mail - oedolioneifionydd/gogmeirionnydd@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone- (09:00-17:00) - 01766 510 300
Emergency out of hours phone (any other times and on Bank Holidays)- 01248 353 551
On-line form

5. South Meirionnydd Area

E-mail - oedoliondemeirionnydd@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone (09:00-17:00) - 01341 424 572
Emergency out of hours phone (any other times and on Bank Holidays)-- 01248 353 551
On-line form

The Means Test

It is a statutory requirement that all grants are means tested. An initial means test may be carried out prior to any referral by an Occupational Therapist if required. If the required work is for a disabled child, no means test is required.

The Process

The Grants Department receives the referral from the Occupational Therapist and will then contact you to complete the application form and carry out a formal means test. The schedule for completion will vary according to the scale and nature of the adaptation. The grant awarded will be the difference between your contribution as determined by the means test and the total cost of eligible works.

Are there any Conditions?

Yes. There are certain conditions e.g. you have to prove ownership of the property, and you must pay your contribution (if any) in full prior to the commencement of any work. A full list of the conditions can be found in the information leaflet

Further information

Further information can be found in the information leaflet or contact us:

Uned Grantiau a Phrosiectau
Adran Tai ac Eiddo
Cyngor Gwynedd
Cae Penarlag
Dolgellau
LL40 2YB
01341 424351