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

Social Services Direct - Occupational Therapy

Social Services Direct - OT, Glen House, Glen Road, Swanwick, S031 7HD

Telephone: 0300 555 1386 Monday - Sunday 8am - Midnight

Fax: 01489 570063 Monday - Sunday - 24 hours

email: ss.direct@hants.gov.uk Monday - Sunday - 24 hours

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.