House of Commons · General Debate
14 July 2020 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Liz Twist Lab Blaydon and Consett
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Liz Twist raised concerns about disabled facilities grants (review) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
The Bill aims to require the Secretary of State to review the Disabled Facilities Grants system in order to make homes truly accessible for people with disabilities, improve their quality of life, and ensure better funding and transparency. The current cap on grants is inadequate given rising costs and increasing demand for adaptations.
The disabled facilities grant system needs urgent review due to increasing costs of home adaptations, long waiting times for completion of works, and inadequate funding. The Bill seeks transparency on applications and amounts requested, annual reviews of the cap using inflation indices, support for smart home technology where helpful, and more accessible new homes. It highlights the importance of independent living for disabled people.