Adaptations
We want you to feel safe and independent in your home. If everyday tasks are becoming difficult, we may be able to make changes to help.
Major adaptations
If you need bigger changes to your home, you may be able to get help through a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) from your local council.
Major adaptations can include:
- Accessible showers
- Wetrooms
- Stair lifts
- Ramps
- Wider doorways
- Hoists.
How to apply for a major adaptation within your home
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Contact your local council to apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG.) You can apply for a DFG on your local council's website. (This is a link to another website.)
- The council will send an Occupational Therapist to see what changes you need in your home
- If approved, the council will contact us
- A surveyor may visit your home
- We’ll review the plans and give permission
- The council will choose a contractor
- The work will be carried out in your home.
We want your home to be comfortable and suitable for you. If you'd like to talk to us about an adaptation in your home, you can call customer services on 0344 7360066. Open 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Minor adaptations
Minor changes can make life easier. You may qualify if you or a family member has a disability.
These can include:
- Grab rails and handrails
- Extra banisters
- Lever taps
- Improvements to telecare.
Our dedicated team are sensitive to the needs of our residents living with disabilities and are ready to help with any enquiries. You can contact us regarding your adaptation by calling customer services on 0344 7360066.
How to apply for a minor adaptation
You can apply for a minor adaptation
- through your local council's website (this is a link to another website.)
- through your GP who can write you a letter of support for us.