Does your home meet your disabled child’s needs? 

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Wednesday 11 September 2024

Tags: counting the costs, housing, financial help

We want to get an up-to-date picture of the housing issues faced by families with disabled children. 

Tell us:

  • Does your home meet the needs of your disabled child?  
  • Does your home need adaptions to meet your child’s care and support needs? 
  • Have you applied for a Disabled Facilities Grant?  Did it cover the cost of the changes to your home? 

These are some of the questions on housing in our Counting the Costs survey.  

What you told us last time we asked 

Previous research tells us that four in 10 (41%) families with disabled children have a home that doesn’t meet their child’s needs, and over a quarter (26%) say their home needs adaptations to meet their child’s needs. 

There is a huge shortage of affordable and accessible housing for families with disabled children. Families are also waiting too long for housing adaptions needed to help manage their child’s condition and keep them safe. Affordable and safe housing for young disabled adults is almost non-existent too. 

Why we are doing this survey 

Our Counting the Costs survey is a chance for families across the UK to have your voice heard about the financial impact of having disabled children.  

Your answers will help us identify our campaign priorities for the next few years. We’ll also use what you tell us to explain to government what practical steps they can take to help you. 

If you can spare around 20 minutes, we’d love you to take part. (There’s also a chance to win a £50 voucher by taking part too!) 

More than 1,000 of you have already taken part. Thank you for helping us put the voices of families at the forefront of government policymaking.  

Need advice about housing?

If you’re worried about the suitability of your home for your child’s needs, we have information on our website: