Who is eligible for Discretionary Assistance for Disabled Occupants (Wealden)?

Available in: England. Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.

What is the deadline for Discretionary Assistance for Disabled Occupants (Wealden)?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

Discretionary Assistance for Disabled Occupants (Wealden)

Wealden District Council

Description

Wealden District Council's discretionary top-up assistance and loans, available alongside the mandatory £30,000 Disabled Facilities Grant, to help disabled occupants either adapt their home for additional works and assessed financial contributions, or move to more suitable accommodation entirely. Set out in the council's Private Housing Financial Assistance Policy 2023-2028.

Amount

Discretionary top-up alongside the mandatory £30,000 Disabled Facilities Grant; amount not published

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

Available in: England.
Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.

Notes: Council's Private Housing Financial Assistance Policy page reconfirmed directly — describes the same two discretionary strands (top-up assistance/loans for adaptations, and support to move to more suitable accommodation) alongside the mandatory grant. Amount remains unpublished as a fixed figure — genuinely discretionary and assessed case-by-case.
Requirement: Same core tenure and purpose eligibility as the mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant — a disabled occupant needing adaptations or a move to more suitable accommodation, assessed via an occupational therapist referral.

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How to apply

Discussed as part of a Disabled Facilities Grant application, following an occupational therapist assessment — contact Wealden District Council's Housing team.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.