If you or someone living in your house has a disability, you may be eligible for help to adapt your home from your local Housing Executive or housing association. You could, for example, apply for help to install a stair lift or a ground floor toilet.

Anyone can apply regardless of whether you rent or own your home. You will need an assessment by a Health and Social Care Trust Occupational Therapist (unless it is a minor adaptation like fitting a handrail) or a designated member of housing staff.

The NI Housing Executive also has a grants scheme to help improve domestic property in the private sector. You may be eligible for financial help to repair, improve or adapt your home if you own it or rent it privately. There are different types of grant available, including Disabled Facilities Grants.

How can I claim?

Contact your local NI Housing Executive office or see their website www.nihe.gov.uk.

Grants are also available to help you improve the heating systems and insulation in your home. These grants are mainly for people who are disabled, on a low income, or over 60. For more information, contact the EAGA Partnership on Freephone 0800 181 667.