Adaptations to the Home FAQ

What is an Adaptation?

An adaptation is an alteration or addition to your home that will allow you or a carer greater independence or safety to access your home and its facilities.

In some cases, where providing equipment alone is not enough to keep people independent, adaptations can be made to a person's home. An example might be the addition of ramps for wheelchair access.

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Who can apply to be assessed?

Anyone living in Wigan borough who has a permanent or substantial disability or anyone who cares for a person with a permanent or sustantial disability. An assessment will be made of your situation, based on the government's Fair Access to Care Services guidance on eligibility criteria. If you do not meet the criteria, we'll suggest alternative help that you may be able to get.

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Who assesses your need?

An occupational therapist (OT) will carry out your assessment of need.

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How do I ask for an assessment?

Your first step is to contact the Duty Officer at the Disability Resource Centre.

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What does it cost?

Most small items of equipment are provided free of charge. If the equipment is specialist, or if you require adaptations to your property to allow you to continue living there, there may be a charge (depending on your financial circumstances).

Major adaptations are free of charge for a person who lives in a home which is rented from Wigan and Leigh Housing and qualifies for disability equipment.

Financial help for major adaptations in privately owned or private rented property may be available through a 'Disabled facilities Grant'.

For more information or to apply for a grant, please contact the Grant Assistant on 01942 733348.

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