Glossary
DFG (Disabled Facilities Grant)
Plain-English definition
A means-tested council grant to help pay for changes to a home so a disabled person can live there safely, like a stairlift, ramp or accessible bathroom. Capped at £30,000 in England.
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Reviewed against current housing law for England and Wales as at 15 June 2026. Checked by our SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. Any compensation figures or ranges shown are illustrative only and not guaranteed; every case is different.
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