Bathroom Adaptation Grants — West Lothian Council
West Lothian Council delivers bathroom adaptations through its Care & Repair partnership and Scheme of Assistance — covering Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Whitburn and the wider district.
Grant funding at a glance
80% grant for essential adaptations. 100% funding available where the household is in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
West Lothian Care & Repair handles most adaptation enquiries on 01506 281353. OT referrals come through West Lothian Council Social Policy.
How the West Lothian Care & Repair / Scheme of Assistance process works
1. Contact Care & Repair or request an OT visit
West Lothian Care & Repair coordinates most adaptation grants. They'll arrange an OT visit if one's needed and guide the rest of the process.
2. Specification & quote
Once the OT spec is issued we quote in matching format. Care & Repair check the quote before grant submission.
3. Means test & approval
Income and benefit position is assessed. Approval typically takes 2-4 weeks once the quote is in.
4. Work and inspection
We carry out the work; Care & Repair often inspect on completion before final invoice to the council.
Documents you'll need
- OT recommendation
- Care & Repair reference number
- Proof of West Lothian address
- Benefit/income evidence
- Our quote
Frequently asked questions
What does West Lothian Care & Repair do?▾
Care & Repair is the council's partner agency for home adaptations. They handhold older and disabled homeowners through the grant process — paperwork, OT liaison, contractor sign-off.
How long does the process take in West Lothian?▾
Usually 8-14 weeks from first call to install start. Care & Repair are well-organised so the paperwork side is usually quick.
Does the council fund the full cost?▾
80% as standard, 100% for households on means-tested qualifying benefits. Any voluntary upgrades you choose are paid for separately.
Can the grant be used for a downstairs bathroom conversion?▾
Yes, where an OT confirms a downstairs facility is essential because the existing upstairs bathroom is no longer accessible.
Do you work in council housing in West Lothian?▾
We work with private homeowners, private tenants and housing association tenants. Council tenants apply through West Lothian Council's housing repairs route, which is a separate process.
Towns we cover in West Lothian
Adaptations we install under West Lothian grants
Free, no-obligation quote
We'll quote in the exact format West Lothian Council need for grant submission.