Home adaptations, aids and other options

If you are a council tenant

To be assessed for an adaptation in your home, contact your local Adult Services Health and Social Care Integrated team or Children Services Team.

An Occupational Therapist will visit you and carry out an assessment of your home and your needs.

Minor works

Some minor adaptations are available without the need for a visit by an Occupational Therapist, if you meet certain criteria. Your local Adult Health and Social Care Integrated Team or Children Services Team will advise you.

They can refer your case to your local Housing Office to carry out the work.

Major adaptations

These are more complex and can take longer to do.  They involve permanent changes to the property's structure.  We may discuss alternative housing options to support your independence and wellbeing if:

• your home does not suit your long term needs
• it is not feasible to adapt it safely or adequately due to the layout or structure
• the cost of the work will be excessive

Our Housing Options Officers will help you to identify other properties which are suitable or which can be adapted.

Heating changes due to medical or mobility needs

If you need a change of heating system because of your medical needs or mobility, your local Housing Office can advise if you meet the criteria. Your local Housing Office can provide further information and can give you a Heating Change request form.  Contact them in the first instance.

Waiting Times

There may be a waiting list to see an Occupational Therapist and to get your home adapted. You will be given guidance on how long you may have to wait once you have asked for an assessment.

Once an assessment has been carried out, there may also be a wait for any adaptation works to be done. There may not be the funding to do the work straight away.