"Funding Promise for Home Adaptations for Disabled People Shelved"

The UK government has quietly abandoned its pledge to increase the maximum amount of money that disabled people in England can claim to adapt their homes through the Disabled Facilities Grant, which has been capped at £30,000 since 2008. This decision has left many families struggling to afford necessary home alterations for their disabled loved ones, with some resorting to fundraising efforts. The government had promised to consult on increasing the grant and reforming the means test for disabled adults in 2022, but no consultations took place. Disability rights advocates are calling for the grant to be adjusted for inflation and for the means test to be updated, emphasizing the vital importance of accessible housing for people with disabilities.