Housing support for independent living

If you’re disabled or an older person, grants and services are available to adapt your home to help make it safer and more easily accessible, whether you are a homeowner or a tenant.

If you are a council tenant, visit Adapting your council home for more information on work we can help with. 

Disabled Facilities Grant

The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) provides financial assistance to disabled people for things like stair lifts, replacing baths with showers, additional heating and works to improve accessibility. 

Disabled Facilities Grant Policy

To apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page. 

Handy Person Adaptation Service

The handy person adaptation service provides help with essential minor adaptations and small practical jobs, helping you to live more safely and independently at home.

The service is available to people living in Newark and Sherwood who are either aged 60 or over or disabled.

Examples of jobs which can be carried out range from fitting grab rails and stair rails to putting up shelves and fitting door and window locks.

Handy Person Adaptation Service - Notts Help Yourself website