Scheme of Assistance Application Information

Please read these notes carefully before completing the form. These notes are not a complete or authoritative statement of the law.

The Scheme of Assistance Grant is in place to assist vulnerable people in accessing essential facilities within the home.

Applications will only be considered for customers who have received an assessment from an Occupational Therapist and been advised they are eligible to apply for the Scheme of Assistance grant. Applications out with the criteria will automatically be rejected.

In this form and these notes "house" includes flats.

This form must be completed and returned to West Lothian Council with copies of all relevant documentation.

You should not start the adaptation to the house before the local authority has approved your grant application in writing.

If you start work before your application has been approved, the local authority may not be able to give you a grant.

If you are not the owner of the house, the owner must agree to the application being made and sign the declaration (Word doc, 20 KB)(opens new window). If grant is awarded, the following conditions apply to the house for a period of 10 years form the date of completion. The owner must agree to abide by these conditions:

• The house must be used as a private dwelling-house (although part maybe used for business purposes):
• If the owner or a member of their family occupies the house, it must be their main home; and
• The house must be kept in good repair, as far as possible.

These conditions will be registered on the Title Deeds of the property. If there are any loans secured on the house the lender should be informed of this application.

By submitting this application form, the applicant agrees to abide by the following conditions:

• Once the adaptation/equipment has been installed in your home it is your responsibility.
• The contractors 1 year warranty from the date of completion will apply. Thereafter, maintenance and servicing will be your responsibility.
• We strongly advise that you check your household insurance provides cover for replacing the adaptation if it is damaged and any related claims by third parties.
• The contract formally exists between you and your appointed contractor.

Whether you apply online or use the traditional application form, depending on your circumstances you may also need to complete a Homeowner's consent form. You will have been sent this form alongside your letter from us. If you do not have that copy to hand, please download a Homeowner's consent form (Word doc, 20 KB)(opens new window) before accessing the online form in the below link.

Apply for the Scheme of Assistance online here. 

Alternatively, you can print this application form (PDF, 289 KB)(opens new window). Please return this application, along with the Homeowner's consent form if applicable, to soaadmin@westlothian.gov.uk or to the below address;

Scheme of Assistance,

Housing Customer and Building Services,

West Lothian Civic Centre,

Howden South Road,

Livingston,

EH54 6FF