Aids and Adaptations
South Lakes Housing aims to help its long-term sick and
disabled customers to remain in their homes and to carry out
essential daily activities, or if this is not possible or
practical, find them suitable alternative accommodation.
There are 3 categories for Aids & Adaptations :
- Minor
- Major
- Works over £10,000
South Lakes Housing carry out Aids & Adaptations in
accordance with their Aids & Adaptation Policy. To view
this document, please click on the link below:
Aids &
Adaptation Policy
Would you like to know how well we are performing on the Aids
& Adaptation? Click on the link below to view our latest
performance figures:
A&A
Performance April 09 - May 09
Minor
You can request a minor work to be carried out by contacting
South Lakes Housing directly. The following are considered as
minor works:
- Small grab rails (internal or external)
- Stair rails
- External metal grab rails
- Small ramp
- Step modifications
- Widening of footpaths
- Adapting taps
- Relocation of control switches and sockets
- External lighting
(Other requests may be considered on
application)
Major
Major works must be requested via the Occupational Therapists at
Social Services. If you would like to refer yourself to them,
they will carry out an assessment to determine what we can provide
you with to improve your quality of life. Social Services
contact details are as follows :
- Address : Social Services
County Offices
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4RQ
Works over £10,000
If you require works over £10,000 (i.e. an extension), you must
contact the Occupational Therapist department at Social Services
(using the above contact details).
They will carry out an assessment and provide South Lakes
Housing with their recommendations. At this time, you will
receive a visit from South Lakes Housing to discuss your needs and
other options available.
Each case is handled individually. If you would like to
talk to someone about your personal case after you have referred
yourself to Social Services, please contact Trevor Woodward on
01539 717262 or at t.woodward@southlakeshousing.co.uk