Aids and Adaptations Standard
How do I get help?
If your home is owned by Waltham Forest Council and you or
someone else you live with finds it difficult to get around, or is
having difficulty within their home such as bathing, problems with
stairs etc, you may be able to get help to maintain or improve your
independence. There are a wide range of aids and adaptations
available.
Some of the adaptations which can be
installed:
Examples of minor work
- simple ramps
- half steps
- metal support rails
- additional hand-set for an intercom
Other internal changes
- level internal door threshold strips
- kitchen lever taps
- kitchen cupboard handles
- bathroom lever taps
- wc flush handles
- door and wall protectors
- alter heights of power points and electric sockets
- alter height of kitchen cupboards
If the adaptation is a major adaptation eg shower installation,
stair lifts or a major redesign of the property, this will be
passed to the long term Occupational Therapy team. Your name will
be placed onto another waiting list from the date of their initial
referall. The waiting time for an assessment is up to 6 months
depending on the urgency of your needs.
Examples of major work
- stair lifts
- through floor lifts
- level access showers
- extensive ramps
How do I apply?
for tenants living in Waltham Forest:
Telephone the Screening Team at Gainsford Road on 020 8496
1818/1831. The Screening Team will discuss your needs and provide
initial advice and if necessary initiate a referral to Occupational
Therapy.
for tenants living in Billericay and
Wickford
Please telephone Basildon Council 01268 533 333/ Social Sevices
0845 7430 430
for tenants living in Billericay and
Wickford
Please telephone Epping Council 01992 564 000/ Social Services
0845 7603 7630
What happens next?
The Occupational Therapy team will explain how quickly they can
assist, but it is likely that if your needs are more complex and
the work required is major, there may be a long waiting period. The
Occupational Therapy team will be able to provide advice when you
speak with them.
Download the 'Aids
and adaptations' service standard
Download
the 'Aids and adaptations' leaflet
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