Disabled facilities grants privacy statement

Why we collect information about you

We collect information about you to assess if you meet the eligibility criteria to qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant under the Housing Grants, Construction, and Regeneration Act 1996.

What information we collect about you?

  • Name and address.
  • Telephone Number and or email address
  • National insurance number and date of birth.
  • Medical information.
  • Detail about your household
  • Proof of occupancy or ownership.
  • Proof of income, savings, capital investments, benefit payments, or passported benefits.

Who do we share information with?

  • Housing benefits/Council tax.
  • Department for work and Pensions
  • Go Shared Services.
  • Your chosen agent, surveyor or and contractor.
  • Your Landlord.
  • Your Occupational Therapist.
  • Planning and building Control
  • Voluntary service acting on your behalf.
  • Your Solicitor and/or legal representatives

Is any information transferred to or stored on servers based outside the European Economic Area?

  • No

How long do we keep your information?

  • We keep the information about you for a maximum of 10 years dependant on your grant conditions.

Who do we collect information from?

  • You
  • Your occupational therapist.
  • Your medical consultants and practitioners.
  • Housing benefits/Council tax.
  • Department for work and Pensions
  • Land registry.
  • Your landlord

What are the consequences if we do not collect the data?

  • The council will not be able to award you a Disabled Facilities Grant as set out in the Housing Grants, Construction, and Regeneration Act 1996.

Are any decisions about you made by automatic means?

  • No