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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Disabled people

Disabled People

Your home, adaptations and equipment

Independent living - NHS Choices website Opens new window

Introduction to the types of support available to increase your independence

Adapting your home

Adaptations to your home and help from your local authority

Disabled Facilities Grants - introduction

Financial help towards the cost of making adaptations at home

Disabled Facilities Grants - how to apply

Details about the application, payment and appeals processes

Equipment for use about the home - NHS Choices Opens new window

An introduction to the equipment available to help you to live independently at home

Get the right equipment - NHS Choices website Opens new window

Where to get help, advice and financial support when choosing and buying equipment

Moving house if you are disabled

Some useful things to bear in mind if you're planning to move house

The Independent Living Fund (money, tax and benefits section)

Money to help pay for personal and domestic care if you are severely disabled - financial support section

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