Environmental Assessments & Reports...
Our specialist paediatric therapists specialising in housing adaptations are skilled and experienced in assessing our young clients’ unique and individual requirements within their home and education environments, as needed.
Through in depth assessment and by listening to the needs of our clients, their families and carers, they find creative solutions meet the needs of everyone within the home or school.
Our therapists aim to maximise each client’s independence, inclusion , participation, dignity and comfort within the environment.
Assessments offered:
Full assessment of entire property
Assessment of potential property for purchase
Assessments to assist with new-build plans
Focused environmental assessment eg Bathroom; Kitchen; Access etc
Re-housing reports
Along with a detailed assessment report, our therapists can provide scaled drawings of the current and proposed property layouts to assist builders carry out any recommended adaptations to the property.
Support with Adaptations
Our therapists can provide support throughout the property adaptation process. They will carry out property visits with surveyors, architects, builders and specialist equipment providers to ensure the adaptations are carried out in accordance with their professional recommendations in order to meet each client’s unique needs.
Assessments for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG’s):
Our paediatric housing therapists have in depth knowledge of the legislation and eligibility criteria applicable to DFGs for children.
They carry out thorough assessments and provide reports outlining their assessment findings, professional opinions and recommendations which clients can use for DFG applications.
For more information on DFGs: Disabled Facilities Grants: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: We strongly recommend you check whether your local authority will accept an independent occupational therapy assessment report before you proceed with a private assessment.