Aids, adaptations and equipment
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Minor adaptations
If you own your own home, privately rent or rent from a housing provider, you could make some changes to your home to help you manage everyday tasks and stay independent. This is often referred to as ‘home adaptations'.
If you live in a rented property, you'll need your landlord's permission before any changes can be made.
If you live in a housing association property, the housing association will be responsible for completing the minor adaptations once they have been identified through a therapy assessment.
Minor adaptations are works which cost less than £1,000.
Examples are:
- grab rails
- stair rails
- small steps
- leaver taps
- raising electrical sockets
- small ramps
- fixed shower seats
If you require minor adaptations, which are works that cost less than £1,000, you can obtain an assessment from our Community Therapy team or call 0300 126 7000.
Self-funding your adaptations
If you would like to make changes to your home and pay for them yourself, you can search for local tradespeople to quote for your adaptations:
Other organisations that can help
Disabled Living Foundation: a non-profit national charity providing information and advice on daily living equipment for older adults and disabled people - visit the Living Made Easy website.
Scope: a disability equality charity that provides practical information and emotional support when it's most needed - read advice about getting home adaptations.
Royal College of Occupational Therapy: a charity promoting the work of the Occupational Therapy profession - read about home adaptations and the Care Act 2014.
Last updated 13 November 2023