Saving Money on Housing for Young People with SEND and their Carers/Parents
Find out what support, schemes and grants are available to support to reduce housing costs for people with disabilities.
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There is information and financial support available to help you with housing.
Direct payments
If you’ve been assessed as needing care and support services, you may want to choose Direct Payments. They allow you to buy in and arrange help yourself. This is instead of receiving it directly from your local council. Learn more about Direct Payments on the NHS website [External Link].
For further information, visit the Sutton Council website [External Link].
Alternatively, you can call the Direct Payments team on 020 8915 2395. You can also email directpaymentASC@sutton.gov.uk. The service is open 9 - 5 Monday - Friday.
Council Tax Disabled Band Reduction Scheme
You may be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax bill. This is if your home has certain features that are essential to you living there. Learn more about your Council Tax bill on the gov.uk website [External Link].
Disabled Facilities Grants
Disabled Facilities Grants are local council grants. It helps towards the cost of essential adaptations to your home to enable you to continue to live there. Learn more about Disabled Facilities Grants on the gov.uk website [External Link].