Making your home easier to live in

Sometimes, small changes can help people stay safe and live on their own at home. These changes are called adaptations and are funded through a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG).

We might be able to help with things like:

• Adding stair lifts (if needed)
• Building ramps
• Widening and levelling doorways
• Installing showers with no step

‍Who to talk to

If you or someone in your home needs help like this, call Essex County Council Social Services at 0345 603 7630 and ask to speak to an Occupational Therapist, or fill in the Essex County Council online form

If you live in a Sheltered Housing Scheme you can contact your Sheltered Housing Officer for support with your application.

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View this leaflet for more information

And if you still need assistance please contact us, Tendring District Council, by completing this online form

They will talk to you and may visit your home to see what changes are needed. If they agree, they will tell us, and we will check if you can get help.

Waiting times depend on:

• What work is needed
• How many people are waiting
• How much money is available

For information on grants for adapting your home, please follow this link