Making your home suitable for someone with a disability
Ealing Council has occupational therapists who can assess your needs and if you qualify under the Care Act, can recommend special equipment and adaptations.
Equipment
Equipment like raised toilet seats, bathing aids, and mobility aids for sight or hearing impairments are available for free and on loan as long as needed.
Adaptations
Occupational therapists can advise on adaptations to make your home more suitable, with:
- minor adaptations including grab rails and door entry systems
- major adaptations including stair lifts, wheelchair ramp and level access showers
These adaptations are free for tenants.
Process
An occupational therapist will assess your needs and contact you within 28 days.
If major adaptations are recommended, the council's asset management team will assess your case and ask approval for funding within 19 weeks.
Leaseholders
Leaseholders should contact the social services contact centre for an assessment.
If a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is recommended, it will be subject to a financial means test.
Adaptations funded by a DFG must be maintained by the leaseholder.
More information
Staff will ask questions to try and identify how we can best meet your needs and explain what will happen next.
Our occupational therapy service has more information on how they can help you to carry out everyday activities that are important to you, so you can continue being independent.
Social services contact centre
Telephone: 020 8825 8000
Email: sscallcentre@ealing.gov.uk
Repairs and adaptation service
Telephone: 020 8825 6070
Email: housinggrants@ealing.gov.uk
