Bathroom Adaptation Grants — Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council funds essential bathroom adaptations through the Scheme of Assistance. We cover the east end and surrounding towns — Shettleston, Baillieston, Easterhouse, Tollcross, Rutherglen and Cambuslang.

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.

Glasgow City Council Social Work Services handle OT referrals via Social Work contact centre on 0141 287 0555.

How the Glasgow City Scheme of Assistance process works

  1. 1. OT referral

    Self-refer through Glasgow City Social Work or via your GP. The OT visits and writes the specification.

  2. 2. Quote

    We quote against the OT spec in the format Glasgow's grants team need.

  3. 3. Means test & approval

    Standard Scottish means assessment. Approval typically 4-6 weeks after quote submission.

  4. 4. Install

    On approval we book the work and confirm dates in writing.

Documents you'll need

  • OT specification
  • Proof of Glasgow address
  • Benefit award letters
  • Income evidence
  • Our itemised quote

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover all of Glasgow?

We cover the east end and surrounding towns — Shettleston, Baillieston, Easterhouse, Tollcross, Rutherglen, Cambuslang. Call for west end and southside postcodes to confirm.

How long does the OT wait take in Glasgow?

Typically 8-12 weeks for a routine assessment, faster for urgent cases.

Are tenement bathrooms funded?

Yes — with the right tray and screen choice, level-access showers fit into tenement bathrooms cleanly. Glasgow Council fund these on the same basis as any other property.

Do you work with Glasgow Housing Association tenants?

Housing association tenants apply via their landlord's adaptation process, which is separate from the council scheme. We can usually still quote for the work.

What if I'm a Glasgow City Council tenant?

Council tenants apply through the council's housing repairs and adaptations route — different team, same OT-assessment principle.

Towns we cover in Glasgow

Adaptations we install under Glasgow grants

Free, no-obligation quote

We'll quote in the exact format Glasgow City Council need for grant submission.