Your named worker will be able to advise how the adaptation(s) you require will be funded as there are differences in this depending on who owns your property and/ or the type of adaptation(s) required.
Minor adaptations
Generally, following an assessment of need, Angus Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) will meet the costs of minor adaptations required for people in council properties or who own/ privately rent a property.
Housing Associations are responsible for meeting the costs of any adaptation works you need following an OT assessment.
Moderate adaptations
Generally, following an assessment of need, AHSCP will meet the costs of moderate adaptations for people who own/ privately rent a property.
Angus Council and Housing Associations are responsible for meeting the costs of any moderate adaptation works that their tenants need following an OT assessment.
Major adaptations
Generally, following an assessment of need, AHSCP will meet the costs of removable ramps and stairlifts in all properties if the landlord has consented to the work.
For people who own their property or privately rent a property, they can apply for Grant Funding to meet the costs of the essential works required.
AHSCP will meet the costs of ceiling track hoists required for people in council properties or who own/ privately rent a property (if the landlord has consented to the work).
Angus Council are responsible for meeting the costs of any major adaptation works that their tenants need.
Housing Associations are responsible for meeting the costs of major adaptation works that their tenants need.
Complex adaptations
Generally, following an assessment of need, people who own their property or privately rent a property, can apply for grant funding to meet the costs of the essential works required.
Angus Council and Housing Associations are responsible for meeting the costs of any complex adaptation works that their tenants need.
Owner occupier/privately rented properties
For major and complex adaptations, as an owner-occupier/private tenant you may be entitled to grant assistance for at least 80% of any eligible works required.
Depending on what benefits you receive, you could be entitled to 100% grant funding for eligible works. You can contact your OT for general information and advice on funding arrangements. You can also seek independent financial advice.
Please be aware that you cannot access grant funding through Angus Council without support from the OT service. There is no guarantee of full or part funding if you proceed with works on your own and thereafter submit a grant application. Applications are subject to available funds at the time of an application being submitted.
Should you wish to self-fund any recommended adaptations, information and advice can be provided by the OT Service as well as Care and Repair. This can include assisting with preparation of drawings and an outline of required works and obtaining competitive tenders or directing to possible alternative sources of funding.
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