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Home adaptations

Our guide explores home adaptations to help you continue to live independently, from fitting ramps, stairlifts and grab rails to bathroom adaptations.

How to adapt your home as you get older

3 min read

Getting the right home adaptations can help an older or disabled person stay safe and independent in their own home for as long as possible.

Financial assistance for home adaptations

3 min read

Different help is available, depending on your circumstances. We explain what’s on offer and how to find out more.

Bathroom adaptations

6 min read

We explain your options for making bathing easier – including walk-in baths, walk-in showers and wet rooms.

Installing a stairlift

3 min read

A stairlift can help you live more independently at home – but it is a big investment. Find out if it's the right option for you.

Grab rails

6 min read

If you’re having difficulty moving around your home because of poor balance or decreased mobility, it may be helpful to install grab rails.

Installing and fixing grab rails

3 min read

If you’ve decided that grab rails would help you around your home, it’s important to make sure they are properly installed.

Ramps for the home

4 min read

If getting in and out of your home is a challenge, fitting a ramp could help. We explain the different types of ramps, with tips on where to fit them.

Occupational therapy

5 min read

If you have had an accident or illness, an occupational therapist can help you to regain your confidence. We explain how occupational therapy works.

Find a reputable trader with Which? Trusted Traders

3 min read

If you opt for home adaptations, it’s important to get the work completed by someone trustworthy. Which? Trusted Traders endorses local tradespeople, taking the hassle out of finding the right firm.

Real-life stories

Neil's story

63 | LONDON

Read Neil’s story about home adaptations he made for his mother to make her safer.

Lynne's story

82 | PEMBROKESHIRE

Read Lynne’s story about installing a stair lift into her home after a hip and knee replacement.

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