Who pays for maintaining the adaptations?

The contract for the works is between the grant applicant and the contractor, not Hastings Borough Council.

There is a defect period of 12 months following the date the work is completed and the contractor is responsible for putting right any work that was done under the grant within this period, however any issues caused by misuse or damage will not be covered and will be chargeable. After this period the person who applied for the Grant will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, removing and insuring any adaptations. If you are a Housing Association Tenant they may charge you a fee for the maintenance of some adaptations (Stair lifts, Closomat toilets, ceiling track hoists). Some adaptations will come with a Warranty such as Stair Lifts, Closomat Toilets.

What adaptations are being made?

Between July and September 2023, there were 35 approvals for 61 adaptations, a total of around £578,000.

This included 24 level access showers and nine stairlifts.

25 of the properties were housing association properties, seven were owner occupiers and three were private landlords. None of the applications needed to make a financial contribution towards the work.

Between July and September 2023, 19 DFGs were completed, a total of around £233,000.

This included stairlifts and level access showers.

15 of these were housing association properties, four were owner occupiers.

Between April and June 2023, there were 19 approvals for 26 adaptations, a total of around £215,000.

This included six level access showers and six stairlifts.

Ten of the properties were housing association properties, seven were owner occupiers and two were private landlords. None of the applications needed to make a financial contribution towards the work.

Between April and June 2023, 14 DFGs were completed, a total of around £181,600.

These included level access showers and stairlifts.

There were six housing association properties, six owner occupiers and two private landlords. One of those was required to make a financial contribution towards the work.

Useful links

• Social Care Direct
• Parity Trust