If your mobility is restricting your ability to live independently, we can make adaptations to your home that will help you.
We offer small adaptations such as grab rails free of charge. Large adaptations such as wet rooms, require an assessment by an Occupational Therapist who will visit you and recommend the best way to help.
Check what kind of adaptation you might need and then get in touch.
Small adaptations
Small adaptations include; grab rails, stair handrails, minor access improvements, door entry intercom, window opening equipment, kitchen lever taps and W.C lever flush handles.
If you would like to discuss having any of these items fitted please contact us and we will arrange to visit and install what you have asked for. This will be done in one visit without the need for anyone to assess you.
If you are coming home from hospital, we can help by completing the work your Occupational Therapist has said is required for your discharge.
Take a look at our Home from hospital leaflet to find out more about this service.
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| 2. Hearing Impairment needs |
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| 6. General Needs |
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Large adaptations
Major adaptations usually involve a larger alteration to your home such as removing the bath and installing a level access shower. To complete this type of work, funding will be required through a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) which is means tested. The starting point in applying for a DFG is an assessment by an Occupational Therapist. This is arranged through Social Services and they will visit you at home to assess your needs and agree options.
We can help by acting on your behalf with the local authority and oversee the whole process from start to finish. We will work with the local authority with the aim of completing the adaptation within 9 months from when you first contact us.
Examples of large adaptations include; wet floor showers, extensions, stair lifts and access ramps.
You’ll probably have lots of questions, here are some of the most common ones we get asked.
If you need a large adaptation to your home, you may be eligible for a Disabled Facilities grant (DFG) to help with any costs. This is paid by your local authority.
To be deemed eligible for this you will have to complete a means test which is carried out by an Occupational Therapist from your local authority.
We have a dedicated team providing design through to site management services. To help you when you are having your home adapted Alliance Homes will act as your agent to help you get any grant that may be necessary and oversee the work on site. If there is a contribution for you to pay we will work with North Somerset Care & Repair to help you look for charitable funding.
If you would like to move out of your property while the work is done and have nowhere to go, we have a dedicated property in Cleeve. This bungalow is designed to be accessible and is equipped with all the furniture that you will need for a short stay.
Timescales will vary as no one adaptation is the same. To give you some idea of timescale, an average shower adaptation will take approximately 10 working days to complete from when we start the work in your home.
Each large adaptation will be designed with you and your Occupational Therapist. We will agree the layout which will best meet your needs and give you choices of decoration colours.
Useful links
These organisations can help you with the process.