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. 1. OT assessment

    Self-refer to North Lanarkshire Social Work or via your GP. Care & Repair can help initiate the referral.

  2. 2. Council-format quote

    We quote against the OT spec in the format the council requires.

  3. 3. Means test

    Standard Scottish income assessment determines 80% or 100% grant funding.

  4. 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.