Adaptations Guide

Eligibility criteria for Disability Adaptation Grant (DAG)
Pre-conditions for DAG | Eligible works – Examples of ‘Structural’ features | Ineligible works | Methods of notification

Grant Conditions
Key Thresholds and Requirements

Occupational Therapy (OT) Liaison
Identification of Essential and Desirable items | Scrutiny of OT recommendations prior to decision | Confidentiality | Consideration of Options | Providing the Adaptation

Inspection of Properties for Adaptation Purposes
Pre-works Inspections | Post-completion Inspections

Option Appraisal
Value for Money | Proportionality

Tenant Interaction
Best Practice | Decanting

Adaptation Approval Responsibilities and Procedures
Association approvals | NIHE (DPG) approvals | Advance Approval process | Advance approval submissions | Post Approval amendments

Claiming Payment
Breakdown of Grant Elements | Post-Practical completion: payment timetable | Housing Association Grant (HAG) or Disability Adaptation Grant (DAG) recovery | Making the Grant Claim

Reporting & Regulation
Reporting Requirements | Regulation and Inspection | Useful Information

Adaptation Procurement requirements
Appointment of Consultants | Obtaining tenders/quotations

 

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