Our student researchers at the School of Law, University of Leeds, have published a report on Disabled Facilities Grants and home adaptations.
Disabled children and their families are legally entitled to a grant to pay for necessary adaptations to their home to improve accessibility and independent enjoyment of their surroundings. These are known as Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and are usually for sums up to £30,000. The main aim of our DFG Project is to assess the cost effectiveness of DFGs and the wider impact adaptations have on the disabled child and their families.
The latest report from the team considers the benefits of investing in home adaptations for disabled children, including cost savings and improvements in well-being.
