Customer Access Point, Stowmarket, closed
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Customer Access Point in Stowmarket is currently closed.
For any queries please phone Customer Services on 0300 123 4000 or visit one of our other Customer Access Points
Minor adaptations
Minor adaptations (£1,000 to £15,000)
We offer grants for minor adaptations to be made to a home. This can help people who have a long-term health condition deal with the challenges of living at home. We can also help with adaptations if you are coming home from hospital, or have a terminal illness.
The grants are open to all homeowners and private tenants.
To apply for the grant, you will need to submit an application form (available below) and relevant supporting documents.
Grants are available between £1,000 and £15,000.
Grants can be used towards:
- level access showers - read our guidance notes to understand what we will cover
- stairlifts
- access in and around the home, including ramps and widening doors
- other specialist equipment (for example, wash dry toilets)
Apply for a grant
If you would like to apply, please complete our online application form via the link below, or contact us so that we can send you a form.
Please remember to provide supporting documents. They must be less than six months old - otherwise, your application will not be valid:
- Supporting medical evidence must state medical conditions and home adaptations needed. This could be a letter from a GP, hospital or occupational therapist (OT)
- Written permission from your landlord or housing association (where applicable)
- Two comparable contractor quotes. These quotes should be on headed paper from the contractors and itemised. If not, these may be returned to you and your application will be delayed. Please note that only one quote is needed for specialist equipment (for example, a ceiling track hoist)
- A sketch plan of proposed works (this is not necessary if a stairlift is being installed)
Before you apply, you must read our minor adaptations grants checklist and make sure that you have completed everything that is needed. Any failure to supply information can cause a delay, or mean that your application is returned.
To apply, please download and complete our application form:
The form above is also available in PDF format.
Please phone 0300 123 4000 or email adaptations@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk to discuss any work that you need to support you and your family. or carers, in your home. You may find that we are able to offer grants for minor adaptation works not listed under the grants.
Further information on how we deliver grants can be found in the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Housing Assistance Policy 2024-2029.
If you are a Council tenant, you do not need to complete an application form - but you will need an assessment from an OT. Please call Customer First on 0808 800 4005.
Disabled Facility Grants
We also offer Disabled Facility Grants to support individuals, families and carers deal with the challenges of looking after someone living at home, with a long-term health condition.