Shapps in Cash Pledge for Councils Adapting Homes for Wounded Soldiers

Cash payments for councils who have adapted the homes of wounded soldiers injured in the line of duty have been announced by Housing Minister Grant Shapps.  16 councils will receive a share of more than £200,000 funding for helping injured military personnel return to a home that meets their needs and adapt to their new life.  These councils serve areas that include armed forces bases, and together have helped 26 injured servicemen and women by making adaptations to their homes.  As well as funding vital adjustments to the homes of injured personnel, serving and recently retired members of the armed forces are being put at the front of the queue for social housing and for assistance to buy their first home through the Government's FirstBuy and HomeBuy schemes.  Read more on the CLG website.