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These grants are made available by Carlisle City Council to
ensure that wherever possible, care and support is provided to
disabled people to remain and be cared for in their own homes.
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Financial assistance up to £30,000 is available to provide aids
and adaptations, so that people who need help to gain better access
to, or within their home, can maintain their independence for as
long as possible.
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Items which can be included are stairlifts; level access
showers; ramps; ground floor extensions for bedrooms / en-suite
shower rooms etc.
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Means testing applies in certain cases, but this excludes aids
and adaptations for children and those receiving Income Support or
Guaranteed Pension Credit.
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Carlisle City Council will only deal with an enquiry for a
Disabled Facilities Grant once they receive a referral from an
'Occupational Therapist', so please contact them first at Social
Services (Telephone 01228 227000).
