Hospital Discharge Grants

Technical and financial assistance is available to prevent admission to and aid discharge from hospital, this assistance is available to anyone who's medical condition would or could render them disabled or seriously infirm.

Financial assistance can be provided to applicants in receipt of a means tested benefit but anyone is eligible for technical assistance such as preparing specifications and organising contractors.

The type of work eligible for this grant will be relatively minor but includes:

• Widening door openings
• Altering services
• Ramps and stairlifts

Further Information

For further guidance please refer to our Housing Grants leaflet  (93.43 KB) or contact our Grants Officer:

Bill Lyons
Wychavon Grants Officer
Telephone 01386 565349 - between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Email bill.lyons@wychavon.gov.uk

Possible Council Tax Reduction

If you, or someone who lives with you, need a room, an extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space in your property because you use a wheelchair indoors, you may be entitled to a reduced council tax bill. For more information see our Council Tax pages.