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Ask about adaptations

For minor adaptations such as handrails, you can contact your Housing Officer on 01597 827464.

For more major adaptations to your home or for equipment to help you live independently, please see our page about Equipment and Adaptations at Home

ASSIST can provide both individuals and professionals with information, advice and assistance relating to Adult Social Care (including council adaptations). You can make contact online by using the following form:

Contact ASSIST for support here

Disabled Facilities Grants

Disabled Facilities Grants are intended to help overcome problems restricting your ability to remain independent at home. Adaptations targeted to meet your needs are possible, following assessment by our Occupational Therapy Team, and when equipment cannot solve your problems.

Whether it's an entry ramp, or something more substantial like a stair-lift, bath replaced with walk in shower, financial assistance may be available assistance can be provided to people of all ages from children to pensioners, with a disability or life limiting illness.

Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and Minor Adaptation Grants (MAGs)