Our response to additional funding for the Disabled Facilities Grant

Commenting on the government’s announcement that £50 million will be added to the Disabled Facilities Grant, Director of Practice and Innovation at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Karin Orman, said: 

‘The Disabled Facilities Grant is essential for enabling people to continue living in their own home, so this additional funding is very welcome. But it’s only part of the solution.  

‘Without urgent investment in occupational therapists too, people risk waiting longer for expert assessments, which means people can get the changes they need to make their homes safe and accessible. Without occupational therapists, the right support can’t reach the people who need it most, when they need it. Disabled people deserve timely, tailored support that will help them live the lives they want, which means more than just money.’