Key takeaways
- •Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) up to £30,000 via Salford City Council
- •Means-tested, but children under 18 qualify automatically
- •Occupational therapist assessment usually needed
- •Charity grants may bridge any shortfall
Several grant routes can fund a stairlift in Salford. The biggest is the Disabled Facilities Grant from Salford City Council, worth up to £30,000.
Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)
Administered by Salford City Council. Means-tested for adults; automatically available for children under 18. Typically covers stairlift, plus other home adaptations. Takes 3–6 months from application to install.
Independent Living Fund / Local Welfare Provision
Smaller short-term help may be available via Salford's local welfare provision for urgent cases — call the council adult social care team.
Charity grants
Turn2us, Independence at Home and the Royal British Legion (for ex-service personnel) all consider stairlift applications. We can point you to the right charity for your circumstances.
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Book my free surveyAbout this guide. Written by the Salford Stairlifts engineering team — BHTA-approved, 10+ years fitting stairlifts across Greater Manchester. Last updated 2026.