Disabled adaptations for council houses
Contents
Disabled adaptations for council houses
Adaptations are alterations made to your home to help you stay independent.
If you live in a council property and are experiencing difficulties climbing stairs or using any of the essential facilities such as your bathroom, then we may be able to install an adaptation.
Video - aids and adaptationsMinor adaptations don't involve making any structural changes to your home, including:
- handrails to stairs
- support rails (e.g. for bathrooms, hallways or external doors)
- lever taps
- modifying steps into properties
Major adaptation work involves structural changes to your home, including:
- a shower over the bath
- access ramps
- a floor draining shower
- a level access shower
- stairlifts
- adapting your home for wheelchair access
- ground floor bedrooms
If an adaptation is needed as you're returning home from hospital or a rehabilitation unit, we will work with you to assess your options.
Minor adaptations will normally be completed quickly and major adaptations will be prioritised after receiving a report from the Occupational Therapist.
If we can't adapt your current home, we may ask that you consider a move to a more appropriate property. We'll discuss these options and what financial and practical support we can offer with you.
Last updated 13 November 2025