This grant is available if you or someone you are responsible for is diagnosed with:
- dementia
- a cognitive impairment
- a sensory disability
- a recognised long term behavioural condition
Examples of such conditions include Autism and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The grant is intended to make homes friendly, help individuals live safely, manage their surroundings and be independent.
Works could include:
- making changes to lighting to improve brightness and visibility
- changing cupboard doors to glass ones to aid recognition of contents
- redecorating walls to make rooms feel calmer
- replacing floor coverings that cause confusion or safety issues
- replacing bathroom toilet seats and rails with coloured ones to improve visual perception
- installing signage for easier recognition
- making sure there is safe access to the property
- provision of a safe space
- carbon monoxide, cold and heat alarms
- digital assistive technology
This list is not exhaustive. We will consider each case with help and advice from the council’s occupational therapy service.
The maximum grant award is £2,000.
Conditions
There will be no means test and no charge will be placed against the property.
The individual must be a permanent resident of Bracknell Forest and the property must be their permanent address.
A maximum of one application for this grant will be considered in any 5 year period.
How to apply
Applicants must be referred by the Social Care Team for assistance. You can contact the team by:
- phone: 01344 351500
- email: adult.socialcare@bracknell-forest.gov.uk