Written questions

Housing: Disabled

Commons · Question 18396 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Disabled Facilities Grant system delivery model, involving upper-tier authorities, district councils and housing prov

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 16 Jul 2026

The government recognises the importance of timely home adaptations for people with progressive or terminal conditions. Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide adaptations within set timescales for people who satisfy a needs assessment, eligibi...