Adaptations

You may need adaptations to your home to make it easier to manage and more suitable for your needs. An adaptation can be a piece of specialist equipment, an extra fitting, or a minor alteration to your home. Adaptations include grab rails, walk in showers, lever taps etc.

To apply for an adaptation visit any KHT office, phone us on 0151 290 7000 or email us at enquiries@k-h-t.org. Requests can also come via a Knowsley Council Occupational Therapist or through a specialist organisation such as the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) or Age Concern.

Service Standards

Minor Adaptations

If you have difficulty in performing tasks essential for daily living or your mobility within the home is restricted, it may be possible to alleviate some of these problems by fitting a minor adaptation such as lever taps or handrails. These works will be assessed immediately and completed within 28 days of application.

Major Adaptation

Where a major adaptation is required a Knowsley Council Occupational Therapist will need to carry out an assessment at your home. Your application will be then be categorised as either critical or non critical.

• Critical Requests
People in extensive need and unable to live independently in their own home. (i.e. stair lifts, adaptations or access)

Completion within -120 Calendar Days

• Priority 2 – Non-Critical Requests
People who develop difficulties that will compromise their safety at home and have a detrimental affect to their health. (i.e. level access shower or ramps)

Completion within – 322 Calendar days

Moving to another property

It may not always be possible to carry out a major adaptation in your home. If this is the case we may ask you to consider moving to another property. In some circumstances this may be with another Housing Association; however we will ensure that any property offered is within the Borough of Knowsley.