Disabled adaptations for council houses
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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.
Minor 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 20 March 2025