Adaptations and improvements for your Council home

If you are a Cheshire West and Chester tenant there may be times when you need our help to make an adaptation to your home to help you maintain your independence or that you wish to carry out improvements to your home. This section will provide you with the information you need to help you should you need an adaptation or wish to make an improvement in your home.

If you are not a Council tenant but require an adaptation to your property, more information can be found on the Housing Adaptations page.

Being able to live independently in your home is vital for feeling both safe in your home. We want to empower you to do just that. We can install both minor and major adaptations according to your unique needs.

We will work in partnership with Occupational Therapy, who’ll carry out an assessment and help us find the right equipment for you.  If this sounds like something you think would be great for you, or for your community, more information can be found on the Occupational Therapy Services page.

Minor adaptions

Minor adaptions are fixed alterations that are usually low cost. This includes:

• grab rails
• handrails
• banister rails
• key safes
• alterations to stairs or steps
• fold down rails
• hearing loop systems

We can provide you a more detailed list, including more complex items, so please reach out to us if you’d like to know more.

Major adaptions

A major adaption would be alterations that are on the larger scale. It can cover internal, and external changes, to your home.

This includes:

• ramps
• widening of doors
• the level of essential kitchen work surfaces
• ceiling track hoist
• changing the layout of a room
• a level access shower

Sometimes, it might be better to explore an alternative home that’s more suited to your needs. We can support you in finding the perfect place for you to live, so don’t hesitate to contact us for more help.

Equipment

An alternative to adaptions can be equipment that helps you live your life more independently. Some examples include:

• toileting equipment like bedpans
• mobile hoists or transfer boards
• bath seats, cushions, and shower chairs
• television amplifiers
• trolleys and tables
• vibrating alarm clocks

If you have any questions about adaptions, or need to submit an MA1 form you can contact us via our enquiry form and we can chat about the right solution for you. Please find further information in our Adaptations Policy (PDF, 372KB).