We are committed to helping people live independently in their home.

Do you, or anyone living at your home, have a disability and find it difficult to get into and around your home or use some of the facilities in your home? We may be able to help by adapting your home to fit your needs.

Some properties cannot be easily adapted, perhaps because of the design or location. In these cases, we will work with you to find a more suitable home for you to move to.

What we provide

We provide advice about:

  • equipment and/or adaptations for your home to support your needs
  • alternatives if adaptation is not possible

Some typical fixtures and fittings we provide include:

  • grab rails and banisters
  • level access to your home
  • taps and/or handles if yours are difficult to turn
  • kitchen and bathroom alterations

We will assess your needs. In some cases we will also refer your situation to an occupational therapist for further evaluation to ensure we provide the best support we can for you and your family.

We aim to complete all minor adaptations within 28 days of your assessment.

Who we can help

In order to receive help from the Adaptations Service, you or anyone living at your home must:

  • be a council tenant with Northampton Partnership Homes
  • find normal daily living tasks more difficult to carry out

Permission to adapt your home

Works to your home normally require our permission. We will only refuse permission if your home is not suited to the work that needs to be done.

If the work is outside, such as a ramp, you may need planning permission from the council. We will be happy to help you with this.

Paying for adaptations

We will pay the cost of any minor and most major adaptations.

Getting in touch

You can contact the Adaptations Service directly to request an initial assessment. A family member or friend can also request an assessment for you if they have your consent.

You can:

Home improvements