Start with your local council
Councils can explain how occupational therapy or social care assessments work locally. The process and waiting time vary, but an assessment can help identify what is needed rather than starting with a particular product.
Disabled Facilities Grants
In England and Wales, Disabled Facilities Grants can help eligible people with certain adaptations. Different arrangements apply elsewhere in the UK. Eligibility, means testing and the work covered depend on individual circumstances.
Small items may follow a different route
Minor equipment and smaller adaptations can sometimes be dealt with differently from major building work. It is worth asking what help is available before arranging everything yourself.
Do not assume private purchase is the only option
Some people prefer to buy privately because they want a particular product or a faster installation. Even then, an independent assessment can still be useful when the right solution is not obvious.
Keep records and written quotations
If funding may be involved, do not start work until you understand the rules that apply. Keep assessment letters, quotations and any approvals in one place.
