Equipment and adaptations

We can provide equipment or install adaptations in your home to help you manage everyday tasks, such as eating, getting out of bed or visiting the toilet, which will increase your independence.

If you need equipment or an adaptation in your home, contact the occupational therapy service.

Equipment/simple aids

Examples include bath seats to help with getting in and out of the bath and raised toilet seats to assist those with restricted mobility.

If you or someone you care for needs a simple aid to help with daily tasks, the occupational therapist will arrange the provision of the necessary equipment. The equipment will be provided by NRS Healthcare.

If you have equipment on loan from us, such as pressure mattresses and hoists, and have any problems with the equipment or no longer need it, contact NRS Healthcare.

Minor adaptations

Examples: Grab rail, stair rail, chair raise, step alterations.

Installation of minor adaptations is dependent on ownership of your property. Haringey Council undertakes work for council and owner-occupied properties. If you live in privately rented accommodation, we require your landlord's permission before we are able to install rails or other minor adaptations. Housing Associations usually undertake minor adaptations for their tenants based on our recommendations.

Major adaptations

Examples: Stairlift, ramp for a wheelchair, level access shower.

Occupational Therapy staff will recommend major adaptations if it is necessary and appropriate to meet the needs of a person who has a permanent disability and has a substantial/critical need. The recommendation has to be approved by a panel of senior managers.

Once an adaptation has been agreed, the process of arranging for the adaptations to be carried out will depend upon who owns your home. If you are either the owner or a tenant of your property you can apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) towards the adaptations.

The Surveyors will find builders, obtain estimates and supervise the adaptation to your home. The Financial Assessment Officers arrange for grant assistance, when relevant, and will help you complete the necessary forms.

Help with hearing and sight loss

The Sensory Impairment Team work with people with hearing loss and sight loss across the borough and can carry out an assessment to identify the help you may need. Sensory staff can also provide training to help you find solutions to the everyday problems that arise and give information about the equipment available.

If you are eligible to receive simple equipment, it may be provided to you by Haringey Equipment Service. The officer who carried out the assessment will tell you how you can get the equipment.