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...