Independence at Home

Independence at Home (IaH) is a charity that provides grants to people of all ages who have a physical disability, learning disability or long term illness who are in financial need. Grants must be applied for by professional referrers such as:

• Health, social care or advice services
• Citizens Advice workers
• Voluntary or charity workers who provide a health, social care, welfare or advice service
• Professional workers from Tenancy Support, Care and Repair organisations and Housing Associations.

To apply they will need written evidence of your medical condition and a quote on a company letterhead for the item or repair works needed.

Independence at Home’s grants are between £300 and £600 and depend on the item of equipment purchased or building work carried out. They provide grants for:

• Mobility and Travel Equipment
• Special Disability Equipment
• Home Adaptations
• Communications Equipment
• House Repairs
• Kitchen Equipment
• Beds and Bedding
• General Furnishings
• Removal expenses

Read their list of eligible medical conditions here.

Professionals can read more about the IaH application process here