Those works eligible for mandatory DFG are set out in section 23(1) of the 1996 Act, as amended. The exact purposes for which a DFG may be awarded as set out in the legislation are set out below: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii.

 

i. facilitating access by the disabled occupant to and from the dwelling, qualifying houseboat, caravan, or the building in which the dwelling or, as the case may be, flat is situated.

 

ii.making the dwelling, qualifying houseboat or caravan, or the building, safe for the disabled occupant and other persons residing with them.

 

iii. facilitating access by the disabled occupant to a room used or usable as the principal family room.

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iv. facilitating access by the disabled occupant to, or providing for the disabled occupant, a room used or usable for sleeping.

 

v. facilitating access by the disabled occupant to, or providing for the disabled occupant, a room in which there is a lavatory, or facilitating the use by the disabled occupant of such a facility.

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vi. facilitating access by the disabled occupant to, or providing for the disabled occupant, a room in which there is a bath or shower (or both) or facilitating the use by the disabled occupant of such a facility.

 

vii. facilitating access by the disabled occupant to, or providing for the disabled occupant, a room in which there is a wash hand basin or facilitating the use by the disabled occupant of such a facility.

 

viii. facilitating the preparation and cooking of food by the disabled occupant. 

 

ix. improving any heating system in the dwelling, qualifying houseboat, or caravan to meet the needs of the disabled occupant or, if there is no existing heating system or any such system is unsuitable for use by the disabled occupant, providing a heating system suitable to meet their needs.

 

x. facilitating the use by the disabled occupant of a source of power, light, or heat by altering the position of one or more means of access to or control of that source or by providing additional means of control.

 

xi. facilitating access and movement by the disabled occupant around the dwelling, qualifying houseboat, or caravan in order to enable them to care for a person who is normally resident and is in need of such care.

 

xii. Such other purposes as may be specified by order of the Secretary of State..