Yes — Lincoln can help with home adaptations for someone you care for, but the route into the service depends on the person’s housing situation. For a council tenant, adaptations are available and the usual way to apply is through an Occupational Therapy referral.
| Who it’s for | What help is available | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Council tenants | Minor and major adaptations, with no cost for the work carried out | Contact Lincolnshire County Council Social Care or call 01522 782155 for an occupational therapy assessment |
| Private tenants and homeowners | Disabled Facilities Grant for eligible adaptation work, up to £30,000, subject to means testing | New referrals go through Lincolnshire County Council Customer Services Centre |
Examples of adaptations include grab rails, ramps, stairlifts, wet rooms, widening doorways, and extensions. Lincoln also says referrals can sometimes come via a hospital referral or disability-specific workers.
If the person you care for is a council tenant, the key first step is the occupational therapy referral. If they live in a private home, the Disabled Facilities Grant route is the one to look at.