The Scheme of Assistance Regulations 2008 introduced a minimum 80% grant funding for mandatory adaptations. The aim is to assist home owners or private tenants to stay in their homes.
A discretionary grant may be available for the following adaptations:
Stairlifts are now assessed through the Health & Social Care Partnership Occupational Therapy Staff. Contact details below.
Clydebank Area: 01389 811760
Dumbarton/Vale of Leven Area: 01389 776499
A Minimum grant of 50% or up to 100% assistance by way of income related means testing or on production of prescribed benefits.
Extensions to homes to provide additional living/sleeping accommodation or work to create accommodation in a separate building from the current living accommodation ARE NOT included within the scope of a discretionary grant.