We have a commitment to our customers to do everything in our power to help those who can no longer manage to live independently in their homes by either helping them move to more suitable accommodation or by making adaptations to their homes.  Resources for these adaptations are limited so we have developed a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory Disabled Adaptations policy which operates according to the Disability Discrimination Act (2005), the Human Rights Act 1998.

 

Key points:

 

We have an annual budget to spend solely on aids & adaptations

In some cases, we jointly fund adaptations with some local authorities

 

We will employ our own Occupational Therapists when required to reduce waiting times

Next steps:

 

If you are experiencing difficulties in maintaining your independence in your home, or to request an adaptation for your home, contact your Neighbourhood Manager or call Tracey Skillicorn on 0161 610 4614.  

 

You will be asked to supply a written report from an Occupational Therapist, which you can get from your GP.  Once we have received the report and your application, your case will be put to the Disabled Adaptation Panel.

 

The Application Process:

 

Applications are prioritised in date order from when the request was first made and will only be considered if accompanied by an Occupational Therapists report.

 

If a request requires a major adaptation (e.g. a stair lift), the panel will discuss more suitable accommodation with the customer.

 

This process could take between 3 - 12 months, and also depends on whether funding is available from your local authority.  Minor adaptations usually take around 3 months.

 

50+ and supported housing

 

Irwell Valley has a number of 50+ and supported housing schemes which allow people to live independently while having additional care and support on hand if required.  Click here to find out more.

 

You can also find out more information by downloading our Aids & Adaptations information leaflet.