Home adaptations and equipment
If you are finding it difficult to manage at home whether due to age, disability, or health issues, help is available.
What are home adaptations?
Home adaptations are changes you can make to your home to make it easier and safer for you to move around at home or carry out day to day tasks.
Help is available whether you own your home or rent it.
We can help with:
- handrails or grab rails
- outdoor ramps or widened doorways for better access
- replacing a bath with a shower
- adaptations to bathrooms, kitchens, or other rooms
- technology like fall detectors, motion sensors, or flood alerts
- equipment to support mobility, sight, hearing, or personal care needs
- advice about moving home - if adapting your current home is not possible
- support from an Occupational Therapist (OT), who can help assess your needs
Our goal is to help you live safely and comfortably in your own home for as long as possible.
How to get help
Contact your local Health and Social Care Team. They will work with you, an Occupational Therapist, Care and Repair Services, your landlord (if you are a tenant) and others to assess your needs and find the best solution.
- If you need help for an adult - Adult Services
- If you need help for a child - Children’s Services
Other housing options
If your home cannot be adapted or is not suitable for your long-term needs, your local Housing Options Team can advise you on your options.
You may find our "Stay or Go" housing options booklet helpful. It includes:
- a checklist
- tips on adapting or moving
- information on where to get more advice
Technology to support you to live independently
Telecare and telehealth technology can help you stay safe and independent at home.
Find out more or apply for telecare and telehealth