Understand your needs
Learn when professional advice or an occupational therapist home assessment may help you understand which adaptations could be appropriate.
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Plan your next home adaptation steps
Answer three simple questions to organise your research. You will get relevant guidance about the adaptation, professional or council support, funding information and researching companies.
Step 1 of 3
Start with what you want to make easier
What are you considering changing at home?
Choose the option that is closest to the difficulty or adaptation you are researching. You can explore more than one journey if several areas apply.
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You can still use the full guidance library
The journey does not hide or replace any existing information. Browse all adaptation guides, funding guidance and company research checklists whenever you prefer.
Planning your next steps
Plan home adaptations, funding and company research in one place
Planning a home adaptation can involve several different decisions, from understanding what may make the home easier or safer to use to finding out whether an occupational therapist, local council or funding scheme could help. This journey organises those decisions into practical next steps without replacing professional assessment or determining grant eligibility.
It covers common adaptations including accessible bathrooms and wet rooms, ramps and handrails, stairlifts and home lifts, accessible kitchens, wider doorways and entrances, room conversions, accessible controls and outdoor access.
Explore DFG and council support
Understand Disabled Facilities Grants, local council support and why it is important to check funding requirements before arranging qualifying work.
Try the DFG eligibility checkerResearch adaptation companies
Find potential companies for the work you need, review supporting evidence and understand the checks to make before appointing somebody.
Search for home adaptation companies