Some elderly and disabled people may use the Disabled Facilities Grant to fund or part fund building work and adaptations. This is administered by the local council who may suggest reliable local builders to use. The social services Occupational Therapist will advise on whether the work is appropriate and necessary before a grant is awarded, and can guide the grant recipient through the building process.
People can also look to their local home repair or staying put scheme for advice.
The organisation Care and Repair keeps a register of schemes and can also give general advice. They deal with problems facing elderly, disabled and low income householders in private sector housing who are trying to improve, repair or adapt their homes. There are about 200 home improvement agencies in England. Care and Repair supports, develops, trains and monitors agencies. Care and repair assists people to locate their local agency and offers general advice on home improvement options.