At Local Space, we want you to live safely and independently in your home. If your circumstances change due to mobility, health, or personal needs – we’re here to help.

Aids and adaptations are modifications to your home designed to improve comfort, safety, and accessibility. These can range from simple additions like grab rails and lever taps, to more substantial changes such as level-access showers, ramps, or stairlifts.

Minor adaptations

These are small but effective adjustments. They often don’t require an occupational therapist assessment. Examples include:

• Handrails or grab rails
• Lever taps
• Banister rails
• Raised sockets or small access ramps

Major adaptations

For more significant changes, usually costing over £1,000, an assessment by an occupational therapist and funding via a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) from your local authority may be required. Examples include:

• Level-access or wet-room showers
• Stairlifts or through-floor lifts
• Permanent ramps or widened doorways

We can help carry out minor adaptations or put you in touch with your local authority’s occupational therapy team. Where larger adaptations may be required, they are best placed to assess your individual needs at home. They will recommend the adaptations that are most suitable for you, and we will then work closely with the local authority to carry out those agreed adaptations where possible.

You can rest assured that all adaptations are delivered with your safety and independence in mind.