Bathroom Adaptation Grants — North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council funds essential bathroom adaptations through the Scheme of Assistance, covering Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Motherwell, Kilsyth and the surrounding areas.
Grant funding at a glance
80% grant on essential adaptations; 100% on qualifying means-tested benefits.
North Lanarkshire Council Social Work First Contact: 01698 332100. Care & Repair North Lanarkshire also supports applicants.
How the North Lanarkshire Scheme of Assistance process works
1. OT assessment
Self-refer to North Lanarkshire Social Work or via your GP. Care & Repair can help initiate the referral.
2. Council-format quote
We quote against the OT spec in the format the council requires.
3. Means test
Standard Scottish income assessment determines 80% or 100% grant funding.
4. Approval and install
Approval typically 4-6 weeks after quote; install within two weeks of approval.
Documents you'll need
- OT specification
- Proof of North Lanarkshire address
- Benefit award letters
- Income evidence
- Our quote
Frequently asked questions
Which towns do you cover in North Lanarkshire?▾
Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Croy, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Plains, Chapelhall and Caldercruix on our regular weekly route. Call for Motherwell and Wishaw to confirm timing.
How long is the process?▾
Typically 10-14 weeks from first OT call to install start, depending on OT waiting times.
Does Care & Repair North Lanarkshire help?▾
Yes — they handhold older and disabled homeowners through the paperwork. Worth contacting them early.
Will the grant cover a wet room?▾
Yes where the OT recommends one. Common solution in compact 1960s/70s North Lanarkshire bathrooms.
I'm a North Lanarkshire Council tenant — what's the process?▾
Tenant adaptations go through North Lanarkshire's housing repairs team, which is a separate process. We can usually still quote for the work.
Towns we cover in North Lanarkshire
Adaptations we install under North Lanarkshire grants
Free, no-obligation quote
We'll quote in the exact format North Lanarkshire Council need for grant submission.