Making adaptations to your home
We work with Wakefield Council to provide minor and major adaptations for our customers and permanent members of their household; those who are 18 years old and over and who have lived in the home for over six months.
If you or a family member have a disability or a long-term medical condition that makes it difficult to carry out everyday tasks, such as climbing stairs or having a bath, we may be able to help you continue to live independently by adapting your home.
Children under 18 will be assessed by NHS Paediatric Services and any recommendations for adaptations will be dealt with by Wakefield Council's Adaptations Service
For customers living outside of the Wakefield District, please contact your Local Authority.
You can see a handy guide below with further information on the services provided by Vico Homes, Wakefield Council and NHS services.
To talk about your adaptation needs further, please contact the relevant service who will be happy to help.
Health and Medical Rehousing
We work closely with Wakefield Council to provide assessments for a move on health and medical grounds.
To be eligible for a move under Health and Medical Rehousing you need to be a current Homesearch member and meet the criteria, as explained in the Health and medical rehousing criteria document.
If after reading this document and you have a physical disability or a long term physical medical condition that significantly affects your ability to access your bathroom, toilet or bedroom and you think a move to an adapted home will help you live more independently and safely, please complete the enquiry form: Adaptations or Health and Medical Rehousing Enquiry.
If you meet the criteria you'll be sent an application form asking you for more information about how your disability or long term medical condition affects your daily living. Our Adaptations Team will review the information you provide and update you on the progress of your application.
If an assessment is needed due to mental health reasons, for children under 18, or in cases of homelessness, these applications are considered by Wakefield Council. You can reach the Housing Needs Service on 01924 304359.
Your local Authority, for example Wakefield Council’s Adaptations Service or Allocated Paediatric Occupational Therapist, is responsible for this assessment.
For example:
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Ramping
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Level access bathing facilities
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Crossover / hardstandings
Responsibility for assessment
Wakefield Council’s Adaptations Service, call 01977 722 220. A bathing assessment is needed before referral.
For customers living outside of the Wakefield District, please contact your Local Authority.
Responsibility for assessment
For tenants living outside of the Wakefield District, please contact your Local Authority.
Wakefield Council assess for DFGs for tenants living in the Wakefield District.
Including but not limited to:
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Ceiling track hoist.
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Stairlift.
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Through floor lift.
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Bio bidet.
Responsibility for assessment
Wakefield Council’s Adaptations Service, call 01977 722 220.
For customers living outside of the Wakefield District, please contact your Local Authority.
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Moving and Handling issues.
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Equipment provision to promote independence, including bathing assessments.
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Care needs assessments.
Responsibility for assessment
Social Care Direct, call 0345 8 503 503.
For customers living outside of the Wakefield District, please contact your Local Authority.
Including, but not limited to:
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Step adaptations.
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Grab rails and handrails to access bathing and toileting areas.
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Additional stair rails.
Responsibility for assessment
Vico Homes Adaptations Team, call 01977 724 460 (for customers over 18 years). We offer a call back service if our lines are busy, please choose option 1 when prompted.
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Prevent admission and facilitate discharge from hospital.
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People who have falls which are not MSK related.
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Rehabilitation for patients that have had an exacerbation of illness / injury and have reduction in function.
Responsibility for assessment
Mid Yorkshire Therapy NHS, call 01977 747 471.
Self-referral or GP Referral.
For customers living outside of the Wakefield District, please contact your Local Authority.
Please contact your GP.