Disabled Facilities Grants

Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) are available for work that is needed to help a disabled person live more independently in their own home. DFGs are available to owners and tenants.

An occupational therapist must refer you for a grant. You can contact an occupational therapist through using the details below

Contact Adult and Community Services

For more information and advice on services in the community or to make a referral to Adult and Community Services, please contact us on

Telephone: 020 8891 7971
Text: 07800 002439
Email: adultsocialservices@richmond.gov.uk

You can also contact us by using the Adult and Community Services online form.

These grants depend on your financial circumstances. If you are a tenant, your landlord must give permission for the work.

For more information on the DFG process ring 020 8891 7436. There is also a leaflet on Disabled Facilities Grants(pdf, 114KB) which you can download.

The Home Improvement Agency (HIA) can help with you DFG.

If you choose not to use the HIA, the DFG process is explained in this guide(pdf, 159KB)