DISABLED FACILITIES GRANT: LEVEL 1 (ESSENTIALS)

09:30 – 12:30 GMT (London/Dublin time zone)

Live Interactive Training

3 CPD hours

DESCRIPTION

This module is led by both a DFG specialist and provides an excellent grounding in the essentials of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs). It can be attended on its own or in tandem with Part 2 (Advanced). The areas covered in Part 1 include:

• History and development of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)
• Who can apply? (age limits, tenancies and disability)
• Overview of DFG Mandatory Criteria
• Preferred Schemes (client led) versus Mandatory Criteria
• Means Testing (Test of Resources), Passporting benefits & Top-ups
• The Regulatory Reform Order and its relationship to discretionary funding
• Roles and responsibilities of OTs and Grants Officers re N.A.R.P.
• DFG timescales and requirements for approval

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
• Digital Attendance Certificates issued for 2.5 CPD hours
• Viva Access interactive webinars typically include some or all of the following:
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  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Case studies
  • Desktop exercises using drawings
  • Practical exercises – utlising videos
  • Discussion groups and break-out rooms
  • Q&A with trainers

Cost: £30 + VAT