Adapting homes

Disability facility grant

If you are an owner/occupier or private tenant with a disabled person living with you, you may be entitled to a disability facility grant.

Home repair assistance grant

If you are a homeowner or live in privately rented accommodation, are over 60 years of age and require house repairs or minor adaptations to your home, the home repair assistance grant may assist you.

Alterations by tenants 

For council housing tenants who are seeking to make improvements or alterations to their council property, please see alterations by tenants, or for tenants who are seeking to adapt their home due to illness or disability, please see adaptations.

For people who require community care, in order to access services which meet thier needs, it is important to identify what help is required. 

Occupational Therapists

If you struggle with aspects of daily activities as a result of illness or disability, you may benefit from the provision of equipment or adaptations to your home to promote your independence.  You may be assessed by one of our Occupational Therapists.  Further information, including how we assess your needs, is available at care - home assessment.

Telecare (community alarm services)

Telecare provides a 24/7monitoring, support and a means of summoning help and assistance if required.  For further information about the range of services we can offer, see Telecare (community alarm services)

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