Funding Boost For Accessible Homes

Housing and homelessness minister, Heather Wheeler, has announced an extra £42m funding for local housing authorities to make a range of adaptations to a disabled or elderly person’s home. Some of these changes are low cost but can make a big difference to the person’s quality of life such as grab rails which can be installed for as little as £30 but can prevent a serious fall. Other changes include:

·         ramps and stair lifts

·         widening of doors

·         level access showers and raised toilets

·         accessible gardens

·         home extensions which can include the construction of downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms

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