Response to Government's Disabled Facilities Grant review

An independent review of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) in England, conducted by the University of the West of England, has been published on the Government's website.

"The report is absolutely right to call for funding to support continuation of the DFG, along with more resource for providers and services, better information and advice for consumers, and greater flexibility in how funding can be spent.

"It’s worth taking seriously the idea of rebranding the DFG and related services. This should go together with improved design of aids and adaptations and more innovative and inclusive products.

"We urge the Government in their response to make the future-proofing of our housing stock a priority to enable people to live well in their own homes for longer."

The Centre for Ageing Better has led significant research into improving home adaptations. Our recent reports include:

• Adapting for ageing: Good practice and innovation in home adaptations
• Homes that help: A personal and professional perspective on home adaptations
• Room to improve: The role of home adaptations in improving later life