Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG)
Croydon Council is addressing a backlog in home adaptations for disabled residents, implementing a new procurement process and assigning a dedicated officer.
Croydon Council is currently working to clear a backlog of 123 cases for home adaptations, which are grants provided to help disabled people adapt their homes. The council is implementing a new procurement process to have specialist contractors in place by September 2026 and has assigned a dedicated housing officer to focus on delivering these modifications.
The council's commitment includes adapting approximately eight to nine properties per year using Disabled Facilities Grants. This initiative aims to improve the delivery of essential aids and adaptations for residents, addressing challenges identified in retrofitting adaptations compared to incorporating them into new builds.
Key facts
- Croydon Council is tackling a backlog of 123 cases for home modifications. Source
- Croydon Council plans to have specialist contractors in place by September 2026. Source
- Croydon Council is assigning a dedicated housing officer to clear the backlog. Source
- Croydon Council is committed to adapting 8-9 properties per year using Disabled Facilities Grants. Source
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