{"id":10304,"date":"2022-07-15T09:55:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T08:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=10304"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:58:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:58:51","slug":"grants-for-disabled-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/benefits-and-financial-help-if-youre-a-disabled-adult\/grants-for-disabled-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Grants for disabled people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">This page gives information about grants that you may be able to apply for to help with your costs of living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box  ctaBox    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10  align-right  size-medium\">\n    <div class=\"ctaBox__row\">\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__content\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get our emails in your inbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join over 87,000 others, and be part of the movement driving change for disabled people. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__cta\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/get-our-emails-in-your-inbox\/\" class=\"button  button--primary\">Sign up now<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Grants are one-off lump sums of money that you don\u2019t have to pay back. Some local authorities and UK charities offer grants to disabled people and their families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grants are different to benefits, which you receive from the government on a regular basis. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/benefits-and-financial-help-if-youre-a-disabled-adult\/\">Find out more about benefits for disabled adults.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this page, find out more about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"#government\">Government disability grants.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#charities\">Charities offering disability grants.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tools\">Tools to help you find a disability grant.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#benefits\">Make sure you&#8217;re getting the benefits you&#8217;re entitled to.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have more information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/financial-help-cost-of-living\/\">Cost of living payments.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/benefits-and-financial-help-if-youre-a-disabled-adult\/help-with-energy-and-food-costs-for-disabled-people\/\">Help with energy and food costs for disabled people<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/benefits-and-financial-help-if-youre-a-disabled-adult\/help-with-travel-and-transport-costs-for-disabled-people\/\">Help with transport costs for disabled people.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/benefits-and-financial-help-if-youre-a-disabled-adult\/funding-for-sports-and-leisure-activities-for-disabled-people\/\">Funding for sports and leisure activities.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check how a grant might affect your benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may view a grant as a kind of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some benefits, like Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance, are affected by how much income you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying for a grant, it\u2019s important to check how it might impact any benefits you receive.<br><br>If you\u2019re not sure, it\u2019s best to seek advice. <a href=\"https:\/\/advicelocal.uk\/find-an-adviser\">Find a local advice service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\" id=\"government\">Government disability grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disabled Facilities Grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Disabled Facilities Grant?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Disabled Facilities Grant is a home improvement grant for disabled people from the government. It\u2019s available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re disabled, you could get a grant from your council to make necessary changes to your home, for example to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Widen doors and install ramps.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve access to rooms and facilities, for example, stairlifts or a downstairs bathroom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a suitable heating system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapt heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can get a Disabled Facilities Grant?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for the Disabled Facilities Grant if you are disabled, or if you live with someone who is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You, or the disabled person you live with, must:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li>Own the property or be a tenant.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intend to live in the property during the grant period (currently five years).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also apply if you\u2019re a landlord to a disabled tenant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to be able to show your council that the work you want to carry out is necessary and reasonable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/disabled-facilities-grants\">Find out about applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant in England and Wales<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/disabled-facilities-grants\">how to apply in Northern Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support from local authorities in England<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local authorities in England have welfare assistance schemes to support people who need help to buy essential items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who is eligible for this support, and how much is available, depends on your local authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more, call your local authority and ask for more information about their welfare assistance scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\">Find your local council.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Care Grants in Scotland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scottish Welfare Fund offers Community Care Grants to people on low incomes who need help living independently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply via your local council.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/scottish-welfare-fund\/community-care-grants\">Find out more about how to apply for a Community Care Grant.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discretionary Assistance Fund in Wales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Discretionary Assistance Fund in Wales offers grants to people who need help living independently (Individual Assistance Payments). It also offers emergency funds for people in a crisis (Emergency Assistance Payments).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/discretionary-assistance-fund-daf\">Find out more about the Discretionary Assistance Fund.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discretionary Support in Northern Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discretionary Support loans and grants are available for people who are in crisis and need financial help in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/discretionary-support\">Find out more about Discretionary Support in Northern Ireland.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\" id=\"charities\">Charities offering disability grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Fund grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Family Fund?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Fund is the UK\u2019s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can get a Family Fund grant?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Fund offers grants to families of disabled or seriously ill young people under 17. You must live in the UK and be able to prove that you receive certain benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for a grant to buy sensory toys, equipment, days out and items for the home to support your disabled or seriously ill child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/FAQs\/are-we-eligible-to-apply\">Check out the full eligibility criteria for Family Fund grants.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/where-are-you-from\">Find out how to apply for a Family Fund grant depending on where you live in the UK.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Family Action?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Action is a charity that offers welfare grants and educational grants of up to \u00a3300 to families in poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can get a Family Action grant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Action welfare grants are for people who are on a low income, <strong>and<\/strong> at least one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>60 or over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnosed with a mental health condition (aged 18 or over).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have recently experienced domestic abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be made on your behalf by a professional, such as a GP or social worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.family-action.org.uk\/what-we-do\/grants\/welfare-grants\/\">Find out more about how to apply for a Family Action welfare grant.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational grants are available for students of particular affiliated colleges. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.family-action.org.uk\/what-we-do\/grants\/educational-grants\/\">Find out more about Family Action educational grants.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RNIB grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the RNIB?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RNIB stands for Royal National Institute of Blind People. It is a national charity for people with sight loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can get an RNIB grant?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RNIB offers grants to registered blind or partially sighted people. These grants can be used to buy a wide range of useful technologies that can help you live independently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also live in the UK and be receiving a means-tested benefit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you must have been refused funding from your local authority for the items you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/information-everyday-living-benefits-and-concessions-grants\/grants-rnib\">Read the full eligibility criteria for RNIB grants.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/information-everyday-living-benefits-and-concessions-grants\/grants-rnib\">Visit the RNIB website to find out more about applying for a grant.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust (FNAIST)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the FNAIST?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust was established in 1975 after the closure of the Florence Nightingale Hospital for Invalid Gentlewomen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The money from the sale of the hospital was used to create a fund that could help people who are ill and\/or disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the FNAIST awards grants to people to help pay for things that can improve their quality of life. This could include medical equipment, household goods or respite care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can get a FNAIST grant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People of all ages who are ill and\/or disabled can apply for a grant. The application should be made on your behalf by a medical, social care or charity professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fnaist.org.uk\/how-to-apply\/\">Find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply for a FNAIST grant.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Independence at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Independence at Home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Independence at Home is a charity that awards grants to people with long-term illnesses and disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was founded in 1965. It offers grants between \u00a3300 and \u00a3600, to go towards equipment, building works or other essential items to support independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can get an Independence at Home grant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Independence at Home supports people with long-term illnesses and disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li>Have a condition from their list of eligible conditions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in financial need and unable to pay for the item\/work yourself.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be referred by a health, social care or charity professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.independenceathome.org.uk\/\">Find out more about who is eligible for an Independence at Home grant.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linking Help with Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Linking Help with Hope?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linking Help with Hope is a charity formerly known as The League of the Helping Hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It awards grants to people who need financial support because of illness or disability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can get a Linking Help with Hope grant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linking Help with Hope offers help to people who are ill and\/or disabled. This includes people with both physical and mental health conditions, and people who care for disabled children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be on a very low income, and your application must be sponsored and filled out by a professional such as a social worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lhh.org.uk\/apply-for-assistance\/\">Find out more about how to apply for assistance.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glasspool Charity Trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Glasspool?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Glasspool is a UK-wide charity offering financial support to lots of different people in need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grants are to help buy essential household items and clothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can get a Glasspool grant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Glasspool supports a wide variety of individuals, couples and families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application must be made by a third party organisation (such as a charity) through the GrantsPlus system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasspool.org.uk\/grants\/glasspool-grants\">Find out more about Glasspool grant applications.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\" id=\"tools\">Tools to help you find a disability grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disability Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The charity Disability Grants provides a guide to grants for people with disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disability-grants.org\/grants-for-individual-conditions.html\">Grants for individual conditions and disabilities.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disability-grants.org\/grants-for-disabled-adults.html\">Grants for disabled adults.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disability-grants.org\/grants-for-children-a-c.html\">Grants for children and young people.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disability-grants.org\/disability-equipment.html\">Grants for disability equipment.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disability-grants.org\/grants-for-housing.html\">Grants for housing.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disability-grants.org\/grants-uk.html\">Grants for specific towns and regions of the UK.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn2Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn2Us is a national charity that helps people in financial need get access to benefits, charitable grants and other financial help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grants-search.turn2us.org.uk\/\">Search for grants and other kinds of help.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Lightning Reach Portal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lightning Reach Portal is a place to find and apply for financial support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows you to search for grants and other schemes you might be eligible for, from multiple providers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just have to make a profile, then you can use the portal to find support you\u2019re eligible for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightningreach.org\/application-portal\">Visit the Lightning Reach Portal.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\">Make sure you&#8217;re getting the benefits you&#8217;re entitled to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grants can be helpful in an emergency, or if you need to fund a specific purchase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits offer more regular financial support. Visit our pages about benefits to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"grid  grid-flexbox  grid-3-cols\"><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/220729_sense_recruitment_selects_291-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"A man is explaining something to another man who is wearing a hearing aid\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/benefits-and-financial-help-if-youre-a-disabled-adult\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Benefits and financial help if you\u2019re a disabled adult\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tThe main benefits you may be entitled to depending on your age, disabilities and situation.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Child-high-fiving-woman-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"Child high-fives an older woman\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/paying-for-support-for-disabled-children\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Benefits and financial help for parents of disabled children\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tThis page gives a brief overview of the financial support for parents of disabled children in the UK.\u00a0\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SENSE_AnastasiaJobson-5928-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"a man is kneeling next to a woman in a wheelchair on the pavement\" style=\"object-position: 34.66% 52.49%;\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/carer-benefits\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              What benefits can you claim if you&#8217;re a carer?\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tIf you care for a disabled person, you might be entitled to help with your living costs.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-pink-tint-10  size-medium\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ths-sense-harry-sarah-storyteller-13337-scaled-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman and her son lie on the floor, reading a book. 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