13.1. This grant is to enable disabled adaptations outside of the normal disabled facility grant process and to tackle disrepair and housing-related hazards quickly to prevent admission to hospital.
13.2. Referrals to the home improvement team must come directly from a health or social care professional.
13.3. Grants will be awarded when there is a clear rationale that any adaptations or improvements needed will prevent the potential admission to hospital.
13.4. The grant will be for works up to the value of £15,000 and will not be means-tested.
13.5. There are no repayment conditions.