Equipment for daily living
6. Adapting your home
Some people find that, even with equipment and aids, they still have difficulties living in their home. If you are in this situation you may need to think about making some adaptations to your home.
Adaptations can range from simply installing a stairlift, to making a home suitable for someone who uses a wheelchair. The Disabled Living Foundation and the Centre for Accessible Environments can give you advice on what adaptations might be possible. You might be able to get a grant from your local council to help with the costs.
For more information on making and paying for adaptations to your home, see our free information sheet Home Repairs and Improvements (PDF).
Home improvement agencies
If you are a home-owner or private tenant, you might like to find out whether there is a home improvement agency in your area. Home improvement agencies are set up to help older homeowners and private tenants organise adaptations, repairs and improvements to their homes. They are often called Care and Repair or Staying Put and can help you to decide what work you need to carry out to your home and give you advice on the financial help available. They can also assist with grant applications, and supervise any work that is carried out.
A Citizens Advice Bureau or the environmental health or housing department of your local council should be able to tell you if there is a home improvement agency in your area. Alternatively:
