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Disabled Facilities Grants (Review) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the Disabled Facilities Grants system; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Liz TwistLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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The bill would require the Secretary of State to carry out a formal review of the Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) system and any related matters. The review would look at how the scheme is delivered and funded, and consider how to improve access to home adaptations for disabled people.

Key Points

Requires the Secretary of State to conduct a formal review of the Disabled Facilities Grants system and related matters.
The review would examine how DFGs are delivered and funded by local authorities and consider potential improvements to support disabled people needing home adaptations.

Who is affected?

Disabled people who need home adaptationsTheir families or carersLocal authorities (councils) that administer DFGsHealth and social care professionals involved in referrals and delivery of adaptationsHousing associations and landlords with relevant propertiesCharities and organisations supporting disabled people

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News (1)

News - Disabled Facilities Grants (Review)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

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