Bathroom Adaptation Grants — Fife Council
Fife Council funds essential bathroom adaptations through its Scheme of Assistance and Housing Adaptations Service, covering Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and the wider Kingdom.
Grant funding at a glance
Grant help is administered under Scotland's Scheme of Assistance. Eligibility, the level of any grant and the process vary by tenure and circumstances — confirm the current rules with the council.
Fife Council's Social Work contact centre handles OT referrals on 03451 551503. Care & Repair Fife also support applicants.
How the Fife Council Scheme of Assistance / Housing Adaptations process works
1. OT assessment
Self-refer to Fife Council Social Work or ask your GP. The OT visits, assesses and writes a specification.
2. Council-format quote
We quote against the OT spec exactly as Fife Council's grants team need it.
3. Means test
A financial assessment forms part of the council's decision on the level of any grant.
4. Approval and install
Approval typically 3-4 weeks after quote. We're on site within a fortnight.
Documents you'll need
- OT specification from Fife Council
- Proof of Fife Council address
- Benefit award letters
- Income evidence
- Our itemised quote
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Care & Repair Fife and the council scheme?▾
Care & Repair Fife is the council's partner agency for older and disabled homeowners. They help with paperwork and contractor liaison; the grant itself still comes from Fife Council.
How long does it take in Fife?▾
Total timeline is typically 10-16 weeks from first call to installation. OT waiting times vary by area within Fife.
Is a wet room funded?▾
Yes, where the OT recommends one. Wet rooms are common in older Fife housing where space is limited.
Can I add other improvements while you're on site?▾
Yes — we'll quote any extras separately so the council grant only covers the essential adaptation work.
Do you work across all of Fife?▾
We cover West and Mid Fife — Dunfermline, Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Leven. Call for North Fife and East Neuk addresses.
Towns we cover in Fife
Adaptations we install under Fife grants
- Walk-in Showers for the ElderlyFree home survey · Written quotation, no obligation
- 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 Fife Council need for grant submission.