We aim to help people of all ages (adults and children) to remain as independent as possible by advising on the use of equipment or ways to adapt the home. We are able to lend some items of equipment on a long-term basis, see equipment for people with a disability. If this is not possible we can give advice about where to buy privately.

Assessment

Assessment is free to anyone who is eligible to be registered as disabled under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act and also meets the council's eligibility criteria.

We are a small service which means that there is often a wait before you can be assessed. Once we receive your request we will write to inform you of when you can expect to be seen. We may also contact you by telephone if we feel that we need more information or that we may be able to solve your problem over the telephone, for example if your request is for information. Urgent requests are always dealt with immediately.

For property owners or private tenants it is possible to apply for a disabled facilities grant in order to adapt a property.

For further information or advice please contact one of our Customer Advice Centres.