Aids and Adaptations

Subject to funds being available RVH will finance minor Aids and Adaptations:

Examples of minor adaptations are 

- Hand/grab rails
- Window winders
- Lever taps
- High level electrical sockets
- Small ramps
- Alteration of existing kitchen and bathroom fittings
- Adaptation to the controls of gas fires 

Major adaptations may need to be funded from a mixture of RVH aids and adaptations budget, Local Authority DFG, or some other charitable sources. All sources of available funding will be explored to ensure that the tenants need for major adaptations can be met within a reasonable timescale. 


Major adaptations are those which normally would cost in excess of £500 Examples of major adaptations are: 

- Stair lifts 
- Level access showers/showers over the bath
- Hoists over baths
- Major ramp access 

Unless there is evidence that any adaptations have been purposely damaged or misused, RVH will accept full responsibility for maintaining, repairing or replacing aids or adaptations which have been supplied by RVH.

RVH will ensure that there is clear guidance to all tenants on how to apply for assistance. This Guidance will be set out in the tenant’s handbook and will include targets for responses to requests.

Once a visit has been made the applicant will receive a decision within 10 working days as to whether RVH will be able to undertake the Aid or Adaptation Scheme. The response will include an individual identification number so that the applicant is able to track the progress of the job. Once approved, the tenant will be informed if the work can be carried out immediately or whether it is “on hold” awaiting finance