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Disabled Adaptions
We want to provide housing for our disabled tenants that meets their needs and ensures that they can safely occupy their home.  This is normally achieved by undertaking specific adaptations wherever possible. To ensure that any major adaptation fully meets the needs of the disabled occupant, an Occupational Therapist (OT) from Kent County Council Social Services (KCC SS) must normally support the request.

 

However we do consider requests for minor adaptations direct from:

 

We normally only undertake work if the tenant (or someone living permanently with the tenant) is registered disabled or could be registered as disabled.  We usually do work that will give access to the property and facilities within the property.  This is so the disabled occupant can move about safely and undertake all the usual tasks of daily life.

 

We carefully consider each request made.  We endeavour to decide whether to accept or refuse a request within seven working days of receipt.  Sometimes we may need to get more information before we can make a decision and we will tell you about this if it is necessary.  Should we reject a request we will advise you accordingly and you will have the opportunity to appeal that decision.  Very occasionally appropriate adaptations are impossible, in which case we will help you to find suitable alternative accommodation locally.

 

Should you require any further advice, please contact the Housing Services Team on 01233 330688 or email the Housing Team.

 

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy (OT) Bureau ran by Kent County Council assesses your needs for special equipment or adaptations to your home, if you have difficulty with daily living tasks due to a physical disability or frailty.

 

There is an online self-assessment form, or you can make a referral for yourself or someone else via the Occupational Therapy contact pages.

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This webpage was updated on 6/19/2008

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