Community occupational therapy, equipment and adaptations
Where can I get more information?
Our service is currently prioritising people with urgent needs. This means we are unable to provide routine or non‑urgent equipment or adaptations. For these types of needs, you may wish to explore self‑management options.
You can get support in the following ways:
Use the AskSara online tool. AskSara is a free self‑assessment tool developed with Equipu and Living Made Easy. It provides:
- personalised advice
- suggestions for equipment or adaptations
- links to suitable suppliers
Contact retailers, suppliers and support organisations
Many high‑street and online suppliers can help you choose and purchase equipment yourself.
You can also access information and advice from a range of organisations, including:
- Scottish Government and council services
- Welfare and benefits advice agencies
- Third‑sector partners offering disability and cost‑of‑living support
See our signposting and support information.
British Sign Language users can contact providers through Contact Scotland’s video relay service.
Many common risks and barriers in the home can be reduced or removed through the use of appropriate equipment or adaptations. You can find practical self‑management advice in our signposting and support information.
If an assessment is carried out, we will explain any identified needs and outline the recommended equipment, adaptations, or alternative options. We will also provide information on expected timescales for any agreed provision.
The Scottish Government has also produced a helpful guide for disabled people living in private housing: Care equipment and adapting your home.
The Occupational Therapy team will assess your needs and decide whether you require minor or major permanent home adaptations. If adaptations are recommended, the work will be carried out free of charge by Housing and Technical Resources or your Housing Association. They will also let you know how long the work is likely to take, depending on their policies and current workload.
If you are a council tenant, you can find more information on our Housing for disabled people.
If you are a Housing Association tenant, please check whether your landlord has a direct access scheme for simple adaptations. These schemes may allow you to get minor works completed without needing an Occupational Therapy assessment.
More information is available in Funding adaptations to the home - a guide for Housing Association tenants.
- Community occupational therapy, equipment and adaptations
- Where can I get more information?
- Signposting and support information