Type of adaptations

What happens next depends on which type of adaptations you will need and how much they will cost.

Minor adaptations

The occupational therapist may assess that the work needed is minor. These are small changes made to your home and usually cost less than £1,000.

This could include items such as:

• grab rails
• bannister rail
• adding half-steps
• wall-mounted shower seat

We will pay for adaptations that are under £1,000.

Major adaptations

These are significant changes to your home that cost more than £1,000.

If the Occupational Therapist assesses that major adaptions are needed, they will make a referral to the Housing Adaptation Team for a Disabled Facilities Grant.

This grant helps towards the costs of these changes to your home so you can manage everyday tasks.

Major adaptations could include:

• widening doors and installing ramps
• improving access to essential rooms and facilities - this could be a stairlift or a downstairs bathroom
• providing a heating system suitable for your needs
• adapting heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use