Services — ADAPTWELL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

I provide comprehensive support for major home adaptations, helping people live safely and independently in their own environments. My approach begins with a detailed home assessment, considering your functional abilities and specific needs. From there, I recommend practical and viable adaptation options tailored to your circumstances.

Once options are agreed upon, I can create clear diagrams and layouts of the proposed adaptations and liaise with contractors, surveyors, architects, or engineers as needed to bring the plan to life. I also review the completed adaptations to ensure they fully meet your needs and support your independence.

Common adaptations I work with include:

Specialist equipment such as through-floor lifts, step lifts, stairlifts, ceiling hoists, and wash/dry toilets

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Accessible kitchens and bathrooms
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Structural adaptations to improve mobility and accessibility (e.g. change to door width and style).

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Accessible garden design
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My goal is to combine practical solutions with thoughtful design, creating homes that are safe, functional, and empowering for everyday living.

Major Home Adaptations

Minor Home Adaptations

I also provide support for minor home adaptations that can improve safety, accessibility, and independence without the need for significant building work. Following the initial assessment of your home and functional needs, I can recommend smaller modifications that address specific barriers within your environment.

Minor adaptations are typically lower-cost changes that require minimal installation and can often be easily removed or adjusted in the future. While simple, these modifications can make a meaningful difference to everyday safety, comfort, and confidence within the home.

Once options are agreed upon, I can provide guidance on suitable equipment and placement to ensure the adaptations are practical and effective within your space. Where required, I can also liaise with suppliers or installers and review the completed modifications to ensure they meet your needs.

Common minor adaptations I work with include:

Grab rails and handrails for bathrooms, entrances, and internal areas

Small ramps or threshold ramps to improve access

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Half steps and step modifications
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Lever taps or accessible handles
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Minor bathroom modifications such as shower seating or handheld showers

equipment prescription

I provide assessment and prescription of assistive equipment to support safety, mobility, and independence at home and in the community. Following assessment, I recommend equipment suited to your functional needs, environment, and long-term goals. This may include both off-the-shelf and customised equipment.

Where appropriate, I can coordinate joint assessments with equipment specialists or suppliers to ensure the most suitable options are trialled and prescribed.

Common equipment I prescribe includes:

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Wheelchairs (manual and powered)
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Mobility scooters
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Mobile shower commodes
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Shower chairs and bathroom equipment
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Transfer equipment
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Pressure care products
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Daily living aids
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OT REPORTs

I provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and reports to support funding applications, service planning, and decision-making about housing and support needs. My assessments take a holistic view of a person’s functional abilities, daily activities, and environment to identify appropriate supports and interventions.

This may include general functional assessments to determine broader occupational therapy needs, as well as detailed environmental assessments of the home to evaluate safety, accessibility, and the potential for adaptation.

I can also assess prospective properties prior to relocation to determine whether they are likely to meet a person’s current and long-term needs, helping individuals and families make informed housing decisions.

Reports are clear, evidence-based, and tailored to support funding applications or recommendations for appropriate services, equipment, or home adaptations.