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I am a disabled lady I own my own home. There are loads of things that need doing but as a home owner I'm expected to do stuff my self.
We are desperate for our garden to be done make it a bit easier for me and my chair.
Also a few years back my conservatory door fell off and because I messed up the home insurance we never got it fixed.
Any ideas please
Thanks Jackie
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Have you contacted your local council? They can help by doing a needs assessment with you to determine what services you need. If you need help to access your garden, tell them. Say why you need help and what you need help with as well. Be honest. Ask about financial help. It is possible you may only require adaptive equipment instead of carers. Describe things you cannot do. Remember this is your golden opportunity to speak up.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/
You might be able to use a disabled facility grant in order to cover the costs of garden adaptations. A social worker will visit your home to do a needs assessment with you. Ring the council adult social services team tomorrow to ask politely for a assessment. It will primarily consist of questions and note taking. Someone from the council will come over. Give as much information as possible. Assessments usually take 1-2 hours. After that, wait for the official report to come detailing the findings. You may also be asked to do a means test first.
To find your local council
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/Local-Authority-Adult-Social-Care/LocationSearch/1918
We have lots of information about Disabled Facilities Grants here.
What kind of help can a DFG provide
Such help may be:
Local authorities may also provide additional adaptations. For example:
What adaptations a DFG will fund
A DFG aims to ensure the disabled person has adequate facilities and access around the home.
Examples include:
The DFG means test
The means test determines how much, if anything, you will have to pay towards the cost of the work. If you are a disabled adult, you must provide financial and benefits information for you and your partner. There is no means testing for families of disabled children under 18.
Plans and specifications
For major work, it’s advisable to involve a qualified architect or surveyor. Their fees can be included in the cost of the work needed.
Apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant (GOV.UK)
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