Adapt your home for disability

Safety

Maintenance, removal and making good of adaptations are the responsibility of the homeowner/landlord.

Glazing/Glass

• We will apply a protective film to window or doors if you are at risk due to glass panels.
• We will replace glass with a different material or reinforce/toughened glass for the minimum number of windows and doors in an area of high risk if your challenging behaviour puts yourself or carers in danger. 

Internal gates (wood/metal)

• We will fit a gate if you are at risk of wandering into a hazardous area inside your house if safety gates do not meet this need - e.g. near stairs. This will be discussed in context as the least restrictive measure. 
• We will not provide gates for a child if other children of a similar age would normally require a safety gate for safe supervision. 

Fire/Radiator Guards

• We will not provide fire/radiator guards.
• We will not complete adaptations for the sole purpose to support fire evacuation. The Scottish Fire and Rescue service offer free home safety checks. 

Locks 

• We will not provide locks. 

Cars

• We will not provide adaptations to cars, car seats or harnesses.

Robust furniture and flooring

• We will not provide robust furniture or alternative flooring.

 

Other areas of support

1. Outside your home
2. Access in and out of your home
3. Kitchen
4. Bathroom
5. Stairs
6. Safety
7. Hoists and furniture

 

Guidelines updated 2025