Equipment and adaptations

There are lots of examples of equipment that you could use around your home to help you with day-to-day tasks.

How do I get help with equipment?

Support for equipment is available from different sources, depending on your specific needs. For some types of equipment you will need to contact Community Occupational Therapy for an assessment.

We have recently changed the process for requesting equipment or adaptations. Please ensure you read the options carefully to ensure you access the correct service.

Equipment requests or minor home adaptations

To request equipment to help with a physical disability or to request minor adaptations to the home such as:

grab rails
raised toilet seats
other adaptations not requiring building work

You will need to complete the referral form for an assessment by Community Occupational Therapy:

Request an Occupational Therapy assessment for yourself Refer someone for an Occupational Therapy assessment

Children and young people

For requests for minor adaptations for a child or young person under the age of 18 you will need to contact the child's paediatrician.

Other equipment and adaptation support

Please select from the relevant headings to find out where else to request help from.

Assistive technology

This is technology and equipment that can make significant changes to an individual's life. Some may require adaptations to the home, others may not, but what is of the utmost importance is the ease of use for the patient, carer, or both.

Learn more about assistive technology

Walking aids, such as a walking stick or walking frame

To request a walking aid and nothing else, you will need to contact your GP so that you can be referred to Community Physiotherapy for a mobility assessment.