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:
.- 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