Government Urged To Help Councils Deliver Home Adaptations

Government is being urged to build on an 8% increase in the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to help councils deliver home adaptations. The centre for Aging Better says that though the increase is welcome, there’s more to do to support older people and people with a disability to live at home safely and independently. Government has confirmed the national Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) budget will increase by 8% to £505m, announced as part of the 2019/20 Policy framework for the Better Care Fund. The DFG is used to deliver home adaptations and other alterations, so people can stay living in their chosen homes. Read more on 24housing.

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