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Adapting homes

Alterations to a Housing Association property

Many tenants may wish to carry out improvements or alterations to their home. There will also be times when the Housing Association needs to make improvements to a home or to adapt a home to suit the needs of a person or the people who live there. All tenants have the right to improve their home but you will need to check with your landlord if you need permission for the particular improvement you want to make.

You will need written permission from your landlord before you have any major works carried out to your home, such as replacing or altering windows, doors or kitchen fittings, any work involving plumbing or mains electric, redecorating the outside of your home or fitting an aerial or satellite dish. Your tenancy agreement will provide you with information and examples of what improvements and alterations need to be approved by your landlord before you can carry them out.

Disabled Facilities Grants

If you or someone who lives with you is disabled, and you need alterations to your property to make it easier for the disabled person to use any of the bathroom or kitchen facilities, you will need first to contact us. We will assess your needs and make recommendations about what adaptations would be suitable.

Disabled Facilities Grants may help fund the provision of adaptations to enable disabled people to live as comfortably and independently as possible in their homes. The eligible work is wide ranging, providing for access to the basic facilities within a home, including facilitating access to and within the property, such as widening doors and providing ramps, stair lifts and level access showers.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy helps people with disabilities make the most of their abilities and remain as independent as possible in their own homes, in the community and at work. It can also help carers who look after people with disabilities.

The Community Occupational Therapy Service is run by the Adult Social Care service within Cumbria County Council’s Adult and Local Services Directorate.