If you have a disability and your council home causes you problems, it may be possible to reduce these by altering or adapting your home to help you live life as fully and independently as possible.

What type of work?

The adaptation can be very simple like an extra stair rail or more complex like a stair lift. We organise all the work to be carried out.

We have a waiting list and prioritise applications so that the most urgent cases are dealt with quickly.

If your home needs a lot of changes, a move to more suitable accommodation may be more appropriate.

Who is eligible for help?

You must be registered as disabled with us or meet the criteria for registration.

You will need to have had an assessment from an occupational therapist employed by us to see what work is needed. A recommendation is then required from them in order to be able to apply for a grant.

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 Grants and Adaptations Unit