Adaptations for older and disabled residents

Adaptations are changes to your home to make it easier for you to get around, such as grab rails or walk-in showers.They help you stay independent and can make everyday life safer and easier.

If you feel that adaptations or equipment would help you manage things more easily, please contact Tower Hamlets Council’s Occupational Therapy Team and they will advise you on how your home can be adapted to help you to live more independently.An Occupational Therapist will usually need to visit you.

The Council will tell us if you would benefit from an adaptation.If it’s appropriate for us to do the work, we will contact you to arrange to carry out these works within 5 weeks.We will let you know who is dealing with your case and who the contractor will be.We will make sure you have access to basic facilities while we carry out the work.

If you are a tenant aged over 65 we will provide some adaptations on request such as fitting lever taps or raising electrical sockets.

You can find more information about adaptations on the Council's website