Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Hydrocephalus
Whether Hydrocephalus may meet SDA eligibility, the design categories, and the evidence needed to get Specialist Disability Accommodation funded.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built or modified housing for people with very high support needs. It's tightly targeted, but for some people with Hydrocephalus whose functional impairment is extreme, it can be life-changing. This guide explains SDA eligibility, the design categories, and the evidence you'll need.
Could Hydrocephalus meet SDA eligibility?
Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition characterised by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricular system of the brain, causing raised intracranial pressure that, without treatment,…
The four SDA design categories
If you're eligible, SDA is funded against a design category matched to your needs:
The evidence you'll need
SDA is evidence-heavy. A strong request for Hydrocephalus usually includes:
SDA and SIL together
SDA pays for the specialist building; the day-to-day support in it is funded separately (usually through SIL). Many people with Hydrocephalus who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for Hydrocephalus.…