Equipment and Adaptations in Sheffield

Disabled people can find it difficult to get the equipment or adaptations they need to be able to live independently at home.

Barriers can be caused by not having information about the products and services available, eligibility and who to contact to get help.

For general information you can contact Sheffield City Council’s Health and Housing Team on ( 0114 ) 273 5522.

If you spend time in hospital due to an accident, sudden illness or planned admission you should be asked for information about your home circumstances and how you manage at home.

Your GP or other health professional may also be able to arrange equipment and adaptations to suit your requirements e.g. walking frames, crutches or wheelchairs and incontinence supplies.

For an assessment of any requirements, you can contact Sheffield City Council, First Contact, Howden House, 1 Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2SH on ( 0114 ) 273 4908 or email adultaccess@sheffield.gov.uk

Alternatively, you can visit the First Contact reception at Howden House on Union Street in Sheffield city centre from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30 pm.

The team will forward your application to the Equipment and Adaptations service who will arrange for an occupational therapist to visit you in your home to carry out the assessment within 3 months.

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