Assessing Your Needs - Mobility Funding Sources
VAT relief
If you’ve got a clinically diagnosed permanent condition, you might be in a position to claim “VAT relief” on any purchases, therefore reducing your personal cost. You can find some basic facts about VAT relief on the Gov.UK website.
Local Authority
Local council authority support for devices and minor modifications differs a little around the United Kingdom. If, after complete assessment, your requirements are satisfactory to meet the requirements for additional mobility funding support from the local council, they typically then consider your income and savings to determine if you must have to pay towards any potential services you acquire.
If any of the modifications you will need to make to your residence might cost more than £1000, you might need to apply for a Disabled Facility Grant (DFG).
If you’re uncertain about getting support, obtain guidance from your local council. They ought to have the ability supply you with facts and guidance about solutions or means that can help you.
Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)
A local authority Disabled Facilities Grant, commonly known as a DFG, might be obtainable for crucial home adjustment suitable for you as a impaired individual, should they be considered ‘necessary to meet your needs’ and the services are ‘reasonable and practical’.
This might incorporate home extensions and structural building work to allow for downstairs bathrooms and shower units etc. If this kind of adaptation is required, a local occupational therapist will have to visit you to “assess your needs” and subsequently get in touch with the appropriate council departments.
The council occupational therapist will have the ability to talk about the application process. Important information is also offered on your local authority and on the UK Government website.
Disability Rights UK possess some extremely thorough internet based information about DFGs. DFGs run throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Please note that you may possibly not obtain any grant if you begin work on your home prior to the council approving your application.