Disabled adaptations

In addition to the Mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) we also offer a range of discretionary grants so we can help as many disabled residents in Cherwell in the best way possible. All applications for disabled adaptation grants must be supported by an Occupational Therapist's referral. In these pages we have provided a brief overview of our available grants. If you think that you, or someone you know, would benefit from this grant or any of our other adaptations grants or assistance, contact Oxfordshire County Council to request an Occupational Therapist's assessment.

Accessible Homes Grant Overview

The Accessible Homes Grant is available to help Cherwell residents with disabilities to safely access and move around their homes. 

Eligible applicants

• This grant is available to applicants who meet the criteria for a Mandatory DFG
• This grant is available to applicants from all property tenures
• No means test is applied

Qualifying criteria

• Applications must be supported by an Occupational Therapist referral

Eligible works

• Available towards the cost of lower-cost and straightforward DFG eligible adaptation works only

Key conditions

• Level access showers are specifically excluded from this grant
• No more than one grant per property/household in a 1-year period
• Other standard DFG conditions apply
• This grant is not repayable unless a grant condition is breached

Maximum grant value

• Up to £5,000

Note: All discretionary grants are subject to funding availability and may be withdrawn or amended without notice.