Repairs and alterations

Adaptations can help tenants who are older or disabled to live independently at home by making their property easier to live in.

You may be able to apply for funding to help pay for home adaptations. If you're not eligible for support, you may want to pay for your own adaptations. Read more about adapting your home.

Speak to Adult Social CarePoint at Newcastle City Council. They can have a conversation with you to understand your situation. To find out what’s working well and where they can help. They can also put you in touch with local services. 

A member of the Occupational Therapy Team may need to visit you to carry out a more detailed assessment and decide with you the best way to help you live independently.

A referral to an Occupational Therapist would be made if:

• You have more than 2 conditions that are impacting on your functioning ability.
• Your situation is unstable and changes from day to day or will change significantly within the next few months.
• Your environment is complex and difficult to adapt.
• You are unable to safely transfer from one seat to another.
• You are unable to safely mobilise independently.

If it is not possible or reasonable to make adaptations then the option of rehousing may be considered.