Disability Adaptations Scheme

The Disability Adaptations Scheme is intended to provide funding for the provision of specialised equipment and adaptations to dwellings that is intended to help those cope on a daily basis with the injuries or disablement they have sustained as a result of being the direct target of a terrorist attack or loss.

THE PROCESS

• A home visit is arranged with the clients Assessment Officer to confirm eligibility for this scheme
• Client submits a copy of their core data
• A referral will be sent to an NIPF OT
• NIPF OT will get in touch with client to arrange suitable date/time for assessment to be carried out
• OT Report & recommendations will be sent to Assessment Officer who will review
• OT Recommendations letter will be sent to client to request quotations that are ‘like for like’ to the OT recommendations
• Once acceptable quotations are received, requested item(s) will be considered for funding. If approved, a letter of offer will be sent to the client which explains the terms and conditions in detail
• Once the letter of offer has been signed by the client and returned to NIPF, the agreed amount will be made directly into the clients account
• Assessment Officers will contact client to advise payment has been sent. Clients must check they have received the funds before they purchase any items. (Any items purchased before date of grant paid will result in the client refunding the grant money).
• Receipts are to be submitted within 3 months of payment sent date. Receipt guidelines will be provided with the letter of offer