Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy

The Council receives an annual allocation from the Better Care Fund to deliver DFGs based on Government's reflection on the level of need in the area. If required, to meet the statutory obligation to deliver DFG in any year the Council will borrow to meet the demand above the level funded from the Better Care Fund.

In a typical year the Council supports over 400 private sector households with essential adaptations to their homes, allowing residents to remain living independently, be safely discharged from hospital or prevent them being admitted to hospital.