What is available?

If you are having problems getting up and down stairs and generally moving around your home we may be able to help you.   Before recommending a major adaptation we may recommend you undergo a period of Reablement to try to improve your independence in everyday life.  If you are not eligible for Reablement we will consider a major adaptation in the first instance.

If, at the end of Reablement, you are still struggling with activities we will consider which pieces of major equipment can help you. It could be a stair lift, or a hoist to help your carer move you around your home.  It may be that an adaptation to your home, such as a ramp or level access shower, could enable you to remain living there independently.  Another way to keep your independence is to move into sheltered or supported housing that has been specially designed to better suit your needs.

Major equipment and adaptations

Who can get it?

Children and eligible adults who live in the borough of Wigan and who need help due to sight or hearing loss, a physical or learning disability, frailty or illness. To help maintain independence and quality of life we may be able to provide major pieces of equipment or carry out adaptations to the home. In order to work out just what would make life easier for you, we do need to carry out an assessment.

After the assessment we will identify and agree your needs with you and discuss the help and support available to meet them, according to the seriousness of your situation.

How much does it cost?

This will depend on the equipment or adaptations required and whether you live in council property, your own home, or rented accommodation.  If you live in council property major adaptations are free of charge.  If you live in your own home or in rented property you will need to apply for the Disabled Facilities Grant.  The grant is limited to £30,000.  Adults will need to pay anything over this amount as well as their assessed contributuion.

Can I get help with the cost?

Yes it is possible, particularly if you are on benefits.  We will apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) on your behalf and this will include details of your finances. This means that the amount you pay towards the cost of any adaptation work will depend on your income and any savings you have, not on how much work you have done.

How to get in touch

The Central Duty Team is the first point of contact for all adult referrals and general enquiries:

Wigan Council Central Duty Team
Address: Wigan Council People Directorate: Children, Adults and Families Central Duty Team, Hyndelle Lodge, King Street, Wigan, WN3 3AW
Phone: 01942 828777 from 8.45am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and 8.45am to 1pm Saturday. In an emergency, out of these hours phone 0161 834 2436.
Fax: 01942 828790
Email: ssdcdt@wigan.gov.uk

 

The Children's Duty team is the first point of contact for all children's referrals and general enquiries.  You can contact them on 01942 828300 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Friday or at:

Children's Duty Team
Address: Wigan Council, People Directorate; Children, Adults and Families, Town Hall, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4QX
Phone: 01942 828300
Fax: 01942 828320
Web: http://www.wigan.gov.uk/Services/HealthSocialCare/ChildProtection/CINDutyTeam.htm
Email: cindutyteam@wigan.gov.uk

 

 

Major Adaptions