We at Energy Wizards know how important a comfortable and easy-to-access home is. That’s why there are grants to assist disabled and older individuals in making upgrades to their own homes. These government energy grants help relieve the financial pressure of investings in necessary upgrades — be it warmth, safety or accessibility — such that families don’t need to exhaust their reserves. There is help available, and we’ll support you through every step of the way.
On the hunt for a free heating upgrade? Through UKES and the ECO4 initiative, if you live in an electrically heated home and own or privately rent your home and currently receive certain benefits such as Universal Credit, you could be eligible for a zero-commercial heating system upgrade. Energy Wizards assists you with checking eligibility and getting started — no hassle, just warmer homes.
Wondering if you’re eligible? Disabled adults in lower incomes, you might improve your home’s energy efficiency with help from Energy Wizards — UK Energy Support. You might receive funding to install better heating systems, insulation or even solar panels. Learn how we can help you save money, stay warm and go green.
We also support you with information on different charitable grants such as professional or family based charitable grants as well as funding for specialist equipment and advice and support from leading organisations. These consist of the
As your advocate, we simplify all the options to ensure disabled individuals and families receive the support they really deserve.
You’re likely to qualify for ECO4 grant to have your heating system suitable to upgraded at no cost to you if you:
At Energy Wizards we guide you through available funding from UK Energy Support (UKES). If you live in England, Scotland or Wales and are disabled, elderly or on a low income, you may be eligible for grants to cover home repairs or energy efficiency upgrades. Backed by the UK Government, schemes such as ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) will pay or contribute to the cost of upgrades such as insulation or heating – making your home warmer and cheaper to run. It does not currently apply to Northern Ireland. Check your eligibility first, to see what support you might get without having to spend up front.
We at Energy Wizards provide free home upgrades to low-income households and individuals with disabilities through low-income government-backed grants.
You may qualify for enhancements like:
A free home survey will assess which energy-saving upgrades are most suitable for your property – at no cost to you.
Energy Wizards can help transform the efficiency of your home in less than a week, although it can take longer depending on the property, with years of expertise and trusted professionals.
Want to slash your bills and carbon footprint? Let’s get you that grant, and to turn your home green — for free!
If you’re a private tenant or homeowner on a low income and living with a disability, you may qualify for free insulation or heating upgrades through the ECO4 scheme – but not through the Disabled Facilities Grant. You’ll need to be receiving one of the following to qualify:
Energy Wizards knows how important it is for disabled adults to stay warm and safe in their own homes. Whether living with a physical disability, a long-term illness, a learning difficulty or a mental health condition, there are grants and funding options available throughout the UK to adapt their homes in line with their specific needs.
Disability grants from local councils, housing associations and charities to help make homes safer and more manageable. They can accommodate many types of modifications — from heating upgrades to special equipment.
Tenants with disabilities can qualify for maximum grants to upgrade heating systems or change lighting controls. Families can also apply for a Family Fund (often recommended to them via a social worker) which can help pay for smaller home adaptations including:
For the more serious needs, charities may help fund the cost of significant adaptations, such as putting in a ground-floor shower or bathroom space.
This is in direct comparison to Help Us, a charity initiative based in the West Midlands, which included direct outreach to families or individuals wishing to have their homes upgraded for disability needs.
You might also qualify for grants that pay for services like occupational therapy assessments, or for larger projects such as converting a downstairs space into a living area that is more accessible.
Eligibility can vary widely based on your medical condition, and you may need a support letter to submit with your application, but many of these grants also pay for installation and ongoing maintenance.
The DFG is a means-tested grant administered through local authorities throughout the UK. It is intended to make homes more accessible for disabled residents. The renovations may include physical changes to the property to make it more accessible, safe or suitable for day-to-day living.
Some examples of common modifications funded by the grant include:
The mission is straightforward: enable the disabled to stay in their homes and be comfortable and safe there.
To start the application process, you’ll have to go through your local council.
If you have a disability, one of the things you need is a safe, accessible home. Home improvement grants can be used to make important changes in your life at home to encourage more independence and comfort.
Home Accessibility:
Grants can fund practical adaptations, such as installing stairlifts when moving to a spare ground-floor bedroom isn’t an option, if your current layout doesn’t meet their needs. You might be eligible for grab rails, wider or repositioned doorways for wheelchair users and accessible door chains, too. For making outside safety better, there are extra lighting, hills, and strong handrails for smoothly moving in a garden posture.
Kitchen Modifications:
Standard kitchens aren’t necessarily the best design. Grants can help pay for lowering countertops, adding pull-out shelving and installing sinks that are accessible to wheelchair users. Handy kitchen aids — kettle tippers, say, and one-handed chopping boards — can also help make cooking easier.
Bathroom Upgrades:
These may include walk-in baths, shower seats or bath lifts which help maintain dignity and independence. If the bathroom is upstairs, a stair lift may be funded to assist with access.
Safety Alarms:
Home is a place where safety is required utmost, especially for individuals with limited motion. Grants can also include personal alarms, gas detectors, pressure sensors, and carbon monoxide alarms for even greater peace of mind.
Looking for the help you need? Find out how Energy Wizards can step in and help.
Obviously there are various websites pertinent to your own circumstances, such as if you're an owner-occupier seeking a grant to modify a home.
Each of these resources can help get you there in finding support that works for you. Advice, funding, clarity — you’re not in the process alone.
Our team at Energy Wizards can assist you if you have a disability. We provide free measures to help improve the energy efficiency of your home. And if you’re on Universal Credit you could get ECO4 grants. Follow us and apply online today to receive the help that you need and deserve.
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