Information & advice

This factsheet explains what assistance may be available to homeowners and tenants to help them meet the costs of repairs‚ improvements and adaptations. It includes information on the Disabled Facilities Grant and assistance available from the local housing authority and other sources.

For more information about disability equipment‚ see Age Concern Factsheet 42‚ Disability equipment and how to get it. For more information about landlords’ responsibilities for repairs‚ see Age Concern Factsheet 67‚ Tenants’ rights – repairs.

The information given in this factsheet is applicable in England. Different rules may apply in Wales‚ Northern Ireland and Scotland. Readers in these nations should contact their respective national Age Concern organisation for information specific to where they live.

It includes information on:

• Help from the council
• Home Improvement Agencies 
• Home Improvement Trust 
• Charities 
• Using your home as capital

Further information

Please download Factsheet 13 from the top right corner of this screen for detailed information.