01 | Existing and New Homes

General considerations

The degree to which an existing dwelling will need to be adapted to allow a person to live well and independently will vary considerably, as will the degree to which a new dwelling will need to be purpose designed to meet a person’s needs. When deciding on the most suitable accommodation for a person with a disability, the personal preferences and physical requirements of the individual should be fully considered. An assessment by an occupational therapist may also be required to ascertain the degree to which an existing or new dwelling will need to be adapted or modified to suit an individual’s requirements.

 

Existing Home

no building work required.

Existing Home

with minor alterations.

Existing Home

adapted or extended.

New Home

no building work required.

New Home

minor building works.

New Home

designed to meet the needs of person with a disability.

Housing Options

ASK

  • Does the person’s existing home meet their needs?
  • Would minor alterations enable them to continue to live in their existing home?
  • Would an adaptation or extension to a person’s existing home help them to live independently?
  • If a person moves to a new home will it suit their needs?
  • Will a new home require minor alterations to meet a person’s needs?
  • Does the person require a new purpose designed home to enable them to live independently?

ALSO
Is there a need for an assessment by an occupational therapist, to ascertain the degree to which an existing or new dwelling will need to be adapted or modified to suit an individual’s requirements?

CONSIDER

The individual’s personal preferences and their existing and long-term requirements.