Several months ago (March), I applied for a disabled facilities grant to have my wet room re-done, as water goes everywhere and ends up in the hall, plus I`d like a self propel commode, so I can get it over the loo…not enough room at the mo, so I use an attendant push one and try to shove myself around the place, and sometimes hurt meself!
Anyway, the OT advised me to ring the DFG dept at the council. I did so today…I am number 160 on their waiting list!!!
160…I asked what this means in terms of timescale and was told 12 months!
So I rang the bank to enquire about a loan and think it will have to be the way to go.
I talked to hubby about it and he agrees, we need it doing. He may do some of the work himself, to cut down on cost, but he is tired and I dont want to add to that. We are going to remove the present bathroom and take down its walls, then Ill be able to traverse through our bungalow without knocking chunks out of the walls and doorways, quite as much.
We`ll never be able to have any savings, as long as this rotten desease keeps progressing and costing us dear.
What a long wait. Is there nothing you can do to get your name nearer the top of the waiting list. Then again, I guess everyone is waiting and everyone needs work done. Just wanted to say that any work that you do to help a disabled person should be vat free, I know it’s not much but it is a saving. In my experience lots of tradesmen don’t know about this but the rules are clear, you shouldn’t pay vat, not for the work or the ware you are fitting. Cheryl:-)
A shame it’s such a long wait to get what you clearly need. The VAT tip sounds useful to know. Hope the loan gets approved and you get good builders - asking to check references from previous clients works really well. If they’re reluctant - alarm bells. If they’re happy to - should be a good 'un! Good luck! xx