[MargaretR]

UPDATE -
I have just had a long phone conversation with the lady who calculates Disabled Facilities Grants at Hyndburn Council.

I have told her that I didn't expect to qualify because I have more income than most pensioners, and have to pay 'full whack' rent, rates etc.
We went ahead with the 'means test' over the phone anyway.

What surprised me was the cost of installation that they use in their calculation - £4000!!!!, and by her reckoning I can afford to pay £3500 of it. So I consented for her to consider my application closed.

So now it is up to Hyndburn Homes to decide whether they will fund the additional cost above that of the normal bathroom suite replacement.

I offered a while back to purchase an electric shower and asked if it could be installed when the refurb is done - but they never replied.

It seems ever more likely that I will wait until after the refurb and have an electric shower put in solely at my own expense.

No way will I consider paying out £3500 to improve property I dont own.