Council housing adaptations

If you have a disability and your council home causes you problems, it may be possible to reduce these by altering or adapting your home to help you live life as fully and independently as possible.

What type of work is carried out? 

The adaptation can be very simple like an extra stair rail or more complex like a stair lift. We organise all the work to be carried out.

Due to the demand for adaptations to homes, it is necessary to have a prioritisation system. We prioritise applications so that the most urgent cases are dealt with quickly.

If your home needs a lot of changes, a move to a more suitable accommodation may be more appropriate. 

Who can get help? 

You must be registered as disabled with us or meet the criteria for registration. 
You will need to have had an assessment from an occupational therapist employed by us to see what work is needed.

A recommendation to specify the works required is then produced. If agreed works can be commissioned. 

How to apply 

To arrange for an occupational therapy assessment, if you are a disabled person over the age of 18 years contact:

A referral to the occupational therapy service can be made by you, a friend or relative, a voluntary organisation, the hospital or your doctor.

For further information, to arrange for an occupational therapy assessment, if you are a disabled person over the age of 18 years or to apply to the Occupational Therapy service, please visit or contact:

Community Support Centre
145-155 King Street
Hammersmith
London W6 9XY
Tel: 0845 313 3935
Minicom: 020 8753 5089 (for deaf and hearing impaired people)
Fax: 020 8753 5880
Email: CommunitySupportCentre@lbhf.gov.uk
Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk

If you need an assessment for a disabled child, contact the Childrens' Contact and Assessment Service:
145-155 King Street
Hammersmith 
London W6 9XY
Tel: 020 8753 5392
Fax: 020 8753 5880
Email: CommunitySupportCentre@lbhf.gov.uk

Nearest tube: Hammersmith or Ravenscourt Park