联合王国政府的一笔赠款帮助牛津郡的痴呆症患者和残疾患者在家庭改造后安全地在家生活。
A UK government grant helps dementia and disability patients in Oxfordshire live safely at home with home modifications.
残疾人设施补助金正在帮助南牛津郡和白马谷有痴呆症和残疾的居民更安全和独立地在家中生活。
The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is helping residents in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse with dementia and disabilities live more safely and independently at home.
由地方理事会管理,经经济情况调查的补助金最多可提供50,000英镑,用于修补坡道、楼梯提升、平地淋浴、改进供暖和绝缘等。
Administered by local councils, the means-tested grant provides up to £50,000 for modifications like ramps, stairlifts, level-access showers, and improved heating and insulation.
住房改善机构的评估表明,有额外需求,导致全面修缮。
Assessments by the Home Improvement Agency have revealed additional needs, leading to comprehensive repairs.
受援者报告说,行动能力、信心和思想平和度有所提高,而官员则指出,这些变化减少了住院人数,减轻了护理人员的负担,使得他们能够在家里逗留更长的时间。
Recipients report increased mobility, confidence, and peace of mind, while officials note the changes reduce hospital admissions and ease caregiver burdens, enabling longer stays at home.