More funding has been allocated to provide home adaptations for people with disabilities, thanks to the Better Care Fund from the government.
Last year, Plymouth was granted £3m to help deliver disability adaptions in the city.
A decision has been signed to award an additional £422,313 from the Better Care Fund. The funding is ringfenced for mandatory Disabled Facilities Grants, offered through the Independent Living Policy in 2024/25.
The fund recognises the importance of nurturing local communities and helping people live as independent and fulfilling lives as possible.
Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) are financial grants provided by the government to support individuals with disabilities in adapting their homes to improve accessibility and safety.
The grant provides essential funding to help disabled individuals live safely and independently at home. Whether it’s installing ramps, adapting bathrooms, or making other vital changes, this support transforms everyday living for those who need it.
We launched a consultation this year to help shape our disability adaptation services in the city, in total, we received 113 responses, and work is now underway to review the responses and how we can shape our service moving forwards.
Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “It is great news to hear that we have been granted more funding to help more people with adaptations in their homes. In the last three years, the Council have supported over 500 adaptations in homes. Which is already a huge amount and means we can support even more residents who need them.”