The Association considers requests for disability grants up to £500.

For alterations work costing more than £500, residents are advised to contact their local authority to apply for a disabled facility grant. Raglan will provide support, guidance and practical assistance with this process as required.

However, there may be occasions when it is appropriate for Raglan to fund work costing more than £500. This will be considered in the following circumstances:

• An occupational therapist or other suitably qualified health care practitioner has recommended the adaptation.
• It is reasonable and practical to carry out the works
• The non-availability of disabled facilities grant funding from the relevant local authority, or prospect of an undue delay in processing an application for funding, is likely to cause a resident or a permanent member of his/her household undue hardship
• There is no alternative funding available
• A transfer to more suitable accommodation is not a viable option
• The resident agrees to contribute to the cost of the works to the same amount that the local authority would have required under any test of resources that it would apply to disabled facilities grant applicants
• The Association's Head of Housing has agreed to the proposed work

To discuss a property adaptation and disability grant with your Housing Officer please contact the Housing Services Centre by emailing hsc@raglan.org or calling 0845 070 7772