Bathroom Adaptation Grants — City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council funds essential bathroom adaptations through the Scheme of Assistance, with Care & Repair Edinburgh handling most applications for older and disabled homeowners.
Grant funding at a glance
Grant help is administered under Scotland's Scheme of Assistance, with Care & Repair Edinburgh typically managing applications. Eligibility and the level of any grant vary by tenure and circumstances — confirm the current rules with the council.
Care & Repair Edinburgh: 0131 337 1111. OT referrals via Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership on 0131 200 2324.
How the City of Edinburgh Scheme of Assistance / Care & Repair Edinburgh process works
1. Contact Care & Repair Edinburgh
For homeowners and private tenants, Care & Repair is usually the first port of call. They'll arrange the OT visit and guide the grant application.
2. OT assessment
An Edinburgh Council OT visits, assesses the bathroom and writes a specification.
3. Quote in council format
We quote line-by-line against the OT spec. Care & Repair check it before submission to the council.
4. Approval and installation
Approval typically 4-6 weeks; install scheduled within a fortnight of approval.
Documents you'll need
- OT specification
- Care & Repair reference number
- Proof of Edinburgh address
- Benefit and income evidence
- Our quote
Frequently asked questions
Does Edinburgh Council fund adaptations in tenements?▾
Yes — we work in tenement flats, where space is tight but a level-access shower can usually be planned in. Whether any funding applies is for the council to assess, and listed-building consent occasionally applies in conservation areas.
How long is the OT waiting list in Edinburgh?▾
Typically 8-12 weeks for a routine assessment. Urgent cases (recent hospital discharge, fall) are prioritised.
Do I have to use a contractor Care & Repair chooses?▾
No. You can pick any qualified contractor. Care & Repair will check our quote is appropriate before grant submission.
What about shared closes and access in tenements?▾
We're used to it — kit gets carried by hand, we manage timing around neighbours, and we restore the close to spec at the end of the job.
Are private renters in Edinburgh eligible?▾
Yes, with written landlord consent. The grant percentages are the same as for homeowners.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh
Adaptations we install under Edinburgh grants
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- Level Access ShowersFree home survey · Written quotation, no obligation
- Wet Room InstallationFree home survey · Written quotation, no obligation
- Bath to Shower ConversionFree home survey · Written quotation, no obligation
- Disabled Bathroom AdaptationsFree home survey · Written quotation, no obligation
- Bathrooms for Elderly & Reduced-Mobility CustomersFree home survey · Written quotation, no obligation
- Private Bathroom Adaptations in ScotlandFree private consultation · Written quotation, no obligation
- Grab Rails, Shower Seats & Anti-Slip FlooringFree home survey · Written quotation, no obligation
Free, no-obligation quote
We'll quote in the exact format City of Edinburgh Council need for grant submission.