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Adaptations

Our Community Care teams can offer a range of services, information and advice for adults with disabilities.  Children's Services can give advice about services,  support and information for children with disabilities.  We can advise on home support services, adaptations to property, aids and equipment, day centres, day care and respite care services.  Teams based in Drummond House, Wellgreen, Stirling offer an assessment of individual needs and can arrange the right level of support for you.  

The Forthbank Sports Association for the Disabled can help people with disabilities get involved in sport ( tel 01506 778508. ) Keynotes fact sheets (produced by Citizens Advice Bureau) give legal information on a range of subjects of interest to people with disabilities, and are written in an easy to understand way.  You can find Keynotes in the Central Reference Library, shelved at 340.0942.

Occupational therapists work with people who need or use community care services.  They carry out community care assessments and arrange for any necessary services including special disability equipment or aids and adaptations to homes.

For more information visit our pages on care in the community.

Your Questions

As a council or housing association tenant, how can I get a housing adaptation?

Permanent and temporary adaptations can be installed following an assessment of need and a recommendation made by a member of the Occupational Therapy/Health team. You do not have to pay for adaptations recommended by occupational health.

I need a shower as I can't use the bath. Can I get help in fitting a shower at home?

If you can't manage your bath, help may be available. An occupational therapist can call to offer advice. If you own your home, you can apply for a Home Improvement Grant.

What sorts of adaptations to my house might I be able to get to help me live independently at home?

Some adaptations you may be entitled to include:  making your home wheelchair accessible, perhaps lowering work surfaces, widening doorways or creating a ramp access;  replacing your bath with a level access shower;  installing handrails.  If you think you are entitled to adaptations to help you live more easily at home, please speak with an Occupational Therapist and arrange for them to visit and give you an assessment of your needs.