Who is eligible for help?

The disabled person must be registered as disabled with Housing and Adult Social Services or meet the criteria for registration if they applied.

The applicant must be either an owner or private tenant.

What work is covered?

Minor adaptations are simple adaptations that cost less than £1000.00. 

The council arranges for their installation following an assessment and recommendation by an Occupational Therapist employed by the council or the North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust or the Acute Trust.

The Occupational Therapist will confirm that the adaptation will meet the disabled persons needs .

Types of work typically fitted include:

• Grab rails
• Hand rails
• Bannister rails
• Door entry systems
• Alterations to steps
• Widening of a door or path

Where there are multiple adaptations which exceed the £1000, these items will be considered as part of disabled facilities grant not individually.

How to apply

To arrange for an occupational therapy assessment contact the Customer Advice Centre.

For further information on what happens once an occupational therapist has made their recommendation contact the Housing Standards and Adaptations Team.

You may be able to find solutions to your needs by visiting www.equip-yourself-york.org.uk. This is an online assessment and advice service that aims to provide you with information relating to living at home independently. You can complete the assessment yourself or with help from a friend or relative.