Cost of Equipment and Adaptations

Equipment can be provided free of charge if you are assessed as meeting Adult Social Care criteria.

Adaptations may be subject to a means test. You could be entitled to financial assistance through a Disabled Facilities Grant.

Who Carries Out Adaptations

They may be carried out by the Occupational Therapist Technician, Swindon Borough Council or a private contractor.

Available Help

The sorts of things that you can get help with as as follows:

Toileting

Equipment such as rails and toilet seat raisers may be provided to make getting on and off the toilet easier.

Advice can also be offered to help you maintain your personal hygiene.

Chairs

Your chair may be adapted to help you to get on and off safely or to give you better support. Alternative seating is available for people with specialist problems.

Beds

To enhance your safety when getting in and out of bed you may be offered equipment to raise your bed or help you to sit and stand up.

Bathing and Showering

Rails and seats may be provided to enable you to get in and out of the bath or to use a shower. This will depend on hether you have particular medical needs in order to meet the criteria for this service.

Domestic Activities

We can assess your needs in managing basic activities such as cooking and washing up, and transporting items between the kitchen and eating area.

Access

We aim to enable you to gain safe and independent access to your home and essential facilities within your home, e.g. managing steps, stairs and doorways. Your use of walking aids or a wheelchair will be taken into account.

Moving and Handling

We will work closely with relatives and carers to ensure that they have the most suitable skills and equipment to enable you to be supported at home. Specialist moving and handling equipment is funded by Adult Social Care.

Housing

We may be able to support your needs for alternative housing through Swindon Borough Council Housing Department.

Help to Live at Home - Printed Leaflet

The information contained in this section of the website is also contained in a leaflet, which is available as a downloadable pdf file:

Help to Live at Home (1.1Mb)

The information is also available in a range of languages and accessible formats (including large print and Braille).

For details please contact Customer Services.

Further Information/Contact

For more information please contact Care Line.