Generally, if the Social Services Occupational Therapist or your Doctor recommends an adaptation to the premises where you live we will recommend that you make a claim under a “Disabled Facilities Grant” to fund the adaptations you need, your local authority are obliged to pay for such alterations and will also manage the works on your behalf.
IDS staff may be able to assist you with submitting any claim forms. Consideration may also be given to transferring you to a more suitable property, if adapting your present home is not possible or practical.
Typical adaptations may include:
- Over-bath showers
- Level access showers
- Stairlifts
Other minor adaptations such as lever taps or grab rails may also be installed by us.
If there are other adaptations you are planning on doing yourself, then please let us know as you would need permission first in writing.