Sometimes a person’s home no longer meets their physical needs.
Stairs become difficult to manage, the bathroom may no longer be safe, or access into and around the property becomes increasingly challenging.
An independent Occupational Therapy housing assessment provides a professional opinion on whether a person’s current accommodation is suitable for their functional needs and identifies practical recommendations that may improve safety and independence.
When Might a Housing Assessment Help?
A housing assessment may be appropriate if:
An older person is no longer managing safely at home
Mobility has significantly reduced
Stairs have become difficult or unsafe
The bathroom is no longer accessible
The property cannot be adapted to meet current or future needs
A housing provider, solicitor or family has requested an independent Occupational Therapy opinion
What Does the Assessment Include?
Your assessment may include:
Home visit (up to 1.5 hours)
Functional assessment
Mobility assessment
Assessment of access throughout the property
Consideration of bathroom and kitchen facilities
Review of stairs and entrances
Discussion with family members if appropriate
Written report with professional recommendations
Each report is tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances.
Independent and Evidence-Based
Every assessment is completed independently.
Recommendations are based on:
Functional ability
Clinical reasoning
The home environment
Current and anticipated needs
Reports are objective and evidence-based.
What We Can Help With
We can provide independent reports relating to:
Suitability of current accommodation
Housing needs arising from disability or reduced mobility
Home adaptations
Accessibility
Falls risks within the home
Equipment recommendations
Independent living
What We Do Not Provide
To ensure every report remains objective and professionally independent, we do not:
Guarantee a particular outcome
Write reports designed to support a predetermined decision
Alter professional recommendations to meet a client’s expectations
Make decisions on behalf of local authorities or housing providers
Our role is to provide an honest, independent Occupational Therapy opinion based on the assessment findings.
Fixed Fee
Housing assessments are charged at our standard fixed fee of £375.
This includes:
Home visit
Assessment
Written report relating to the agreed referral reason
If additional reports or multiple specialist assessments are requested, these will be discussed and quoted separately before any work is undertaken.
Arrange a Housing Assessment
If you are unsure whether your current home is suitable or would like an independent Occupational Therapy opinion, we’d be happy to discuss your situation.