What this service is
If you or someone you live with has difficulty getting in and out of your home, it may be possible to adapt your home to make it more suitable for your needs.
Who can apply
You can apply to adapt your home if you:
- are a council tenant
- are a housing association tenant
- rent from a private landlord
- own your home.
How much it costs
There’s no cost to apply, but there may be costs to doing the work, depending on your situation.
If you’re a council tenant or housing association tenant
As long as your landlord has adequate funds to do the work, you should not have to pay anything.
If you rent from a private landlord or own your own home
You may be eligible for an improvement grant from the council, depending on your circumstances. Your occupational therapist will help you apply for the grant.
Read our full guide for private tenants and homeowners, which includes information about the grant:
Before you apply
You can contact us if you have any questions.
How to apply
Ask for an occupational therapist assessment
To start the process, one of our occupational therapists needs to assess your circumstances. They’ll find out what sort of difficulties you’re having in your home and what might be the best way of helping you.
Contact us to arrange an assessment.
After you apply
Once you've received the outcome of your occupational therapist assessment, we’ll discuss your options with you and can help you decide what to do next.
You might also be interested in resources from these non-council organisations: