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Home Support

We can support you to accessing and receiving the best support possible for your needs. 

Ways we can help

If you are experiencing any of the following, please contact us:

• Difficulties in your home because of a disability or mobility problem
• Domestic Abuse
• Problems with your finances
• Difficulties with drug or alcohol dependency
• Poor mental health
• Feelings of isolation

Support equipment

We help to provide you with support equipment that makes day-to-day jobs easier for you or a household member living with a disability. This includes:
• Shower seats
• Raised toilet seats
• Perching stools
• Chair raisers

In hospital?

You may require an occupational therapy assessment before you are discharged, please contact us to arrange this.

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How to request equipment

You can request support equipment by contacting Social Care Direct. However, if you have been in your property less than 3 months and require support equipment, please contact us.

Aids and adaptations to your home

Livin’s Aids and Adaptations service provides support to help you or a household member maintain independence and remain in your home for longer.

Minor adaptations

• Grab rails
• Additional bannister rails
• Handrails
• Lever taps
• Half steps
• Widen doors

You can apply for minor works by logging into the tenant portal and requesting minor adaptations in the repairs section.

Major adaptations

• Wet area showers
• Ramps
• Stair lifts

Durham County Council carry out all major works. They will first visit you and recommend adaptations that will help you to live more comfortably.

What if my home cannot be adapted?

If your home cannot be adapted or it is unreasonable to do so, re-housing may be offered as an alternative solution. We will support you throughout this process to help you find the perfect home to suit your needs.

If you need further information regarding our Aids and Adaptations service, please contact us.