Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) help people with disabilities make changes to their homes. The law says the Council must process all proper applications, whether you:
Some housing associations may do their own adaptations. These are not always official DFGs, unless they follow the legal rules.
To apply for a DFG, you need an Occupational Therapist (OT) to look at your needs.
Contact Essex Social Services to ask for an OT assessment:
📧 Email: socialcaredirect@essex.gov.uk
📞 Phone: 0345 603 7630
Once the OT recommends changes, the Council will decide if:
If the home can’t be adapted properly or the cost is too high, the Council may suggest other options.
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