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
Grant help is administered under Scotland's Scheme of Assistance. Eligibility, the level of any grant and the process vary by tenure and circumstances, and an assessment of need is generally involved — confirm the current rules with the council.
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?▾
That depends on your circumstances and the council's current scheme, and is decided after an assessment of need — ask the council for the figures that apply to you. 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
- 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 West Lothian Council need for grant submission.