Adaptations For People With Disabilities

What is a disabled adaptation?

The Council carries out work in residents' homes including:

• Installation of grab rails
• Ramps
• Handrails
• Showers
• Stairlifts

Who can apply for an adaptation?

Residents of Council owned dwellings who have disabilities, can apply for adaptations to meet their specific needs.

How do I make an application?

If you are registered disabled and feel you need adaptations to your home, it must be made through Social Services Direct - Occupational Therapy (SSDOT) by telephone, fax or email.

Your needs will be assessed by an Occupational Therapist who will make recommendations for any adaptations as necessary.

Contact details are at the end of this page.

How is my request processed?

A request for adaptation must be received from Social Services. Minor adaptations may be raised immediately providing you with a Job Number for reference. Larger work may need a Surveyor to fully assess the extent of the work and subsequently obtain quotes.

Smaller works such as ramps and handrails will be carried out by the council's own tradesmen.

How long does it take?

Smaller works are normally carried out within 28 days. Larger works, due to the longer process, on average, may take a couple of months.

If the cost of the adaptation exceeds 8,000 then the schemes must be approved by the Council Executive.

Contact Details

Adults' health and care - Occupational Therapy

Contact, Assessment Resolutions Team (CART)

Hampshire County Council

The Parkway, 94-96 Wickham Road, Fareham, PO16 7JL

Phone 0300 555 1378  8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday

At all other times phone  Out of hours 0300 555 1373

Fax – 01329 282534

Email – socialservices@hants.gov.uk

Housing Maintenance Surveyors - Smaller Works

Andrew Pope - 01329 236100

Tony Burrows - 01329 236100

Building Contracts Surveyor - Larger Works

Shaun Barnett - 01329 236100

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, Fareham Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions.

This document can be provided in large print, on tapes or translated into your language by contacting the Housing Support Team on 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk.