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hi, all i stay in a 1 bedroom 4in a block house and my house is too small, i ideally would like another bedroom 4 when carers stay, instead of moving which would cost the council money doing all the adaptions again, would the council help pay and agree to an extension, if anyone had any idea about this i would be grateful for ur help
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The only person who can answer your question is the person at the Council who does disability adaptations.
You would need planning permission and building regulations consent from the Council, so have a chat to them and see what they think before you do anything else.This is a reply to this message.
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Hi.
I had an extension built onto my house a few years ago, this included a large downstairs bedroom and a wet room.
It was arranged for me by my social worker and occupation therapist, who had explored all other options.
The work was done using a Disabled Facilities grant and I had to pay around £1500 towards the actual cost of about £19,000. The reason I had to pay this money is because I had to be 'means-tested as I have a private pension too.
From start to finish the whole project was completed in 18 months, but it could have done more quickly if the builder could have started earlier (I had to wait three months for them to begin the work).
My social worker was my first port of call and they, and the OT were really great.
The whole project was overseen by the local council, even though I have my own house.
I hope this helps you.This is a reply to this message.
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