Home adaptation planner

How the planner works

Choose the tasks that are becoming harder, then note your home layout and any recent hospital stay. This is a mapping of tasks to discussion topics, not a medical assessment or a product suitability calculation. There are no scores, prices or funding predictions.

Use the checklist to prepare for a conversation with an OT. If you copy a plan link, it includes your chosen tasks and home details. Share it only with someone you trust.

A worked example

If you select bathing and getting out of bed, your checklist includes:

• Getting in and out of the bath or shower: Bath lift or shower seat (Ask an OT first); Grab rail or level-access shower (Needs fitting). Read the guide.
• Getting in and out of bed: Bed lever or bed rail (Ask an OT first). Read the guide.

Make a checklist without JavaScript

Write down what is difficult, what you currently do, whether anyone helps and what space is available. Bring these notes to the assessment. Do not buy equipment solely because it appears on this list.

• Getting in and out of the bath or shower — Bath lift or shower seat; Grab rail or level-access shower. Explore options.
• Using the toilet — Raised toilet seat. Explore options.
• Using the stairs — Second stair rail or stairlift. Explore options.
• Getting out of a chair — Reclining chair. Explore options.
• Getting in and out of bed — Bed lever or bed rail. Explore options.
• Cooking and eating — Easy-grip cutlery or two-handled cup; Kettle holder. Explore options.
• Getting dressed — Button hook or sock aid. Explore options.
• Reaching things around the home — Reorganising cupboard storage. Explore options.
• Answering or getting to the door — Door-entry intercom or access ramp. Explore options.
• Getting help in an emergency — Personal alarm or telecare. Explore options.

Find your council and ask about an assessment. In Northern Ireland, contact your Health and Social Care Trust.