Apply for a Mobility Assessment
If you or a member of your household is seeking accommodation, is disabled and re-housing will enable you to overcome physical barriers created by current accommodation e.g. steps and stairs, a mobility assessment may be required.
The following are examples that could qualify you for a mobility assessment and award:
- A member of the household seeking accommodation is disabled and re-housing will enable that person to overcome physical barriers created by current accommodation e.g. steps and stairs
- A person with a severe disability requiring substantial adaptations to a property which is not, and cannot be provided for in their current accommodation
- Children with severe conditions such as cerebral palsy, where their long-term needs cannot be met without suitable accommodation
- A member of the household seeking accommodation is disabled and re-housing will enable that person to overcome physical barriers created by the current accommodation e.g. steps and stairs
- A person with a severe disability requiring substantial adaptations to a property which is not, and cannot be provided for in their current accommodation
A mobility assessment is a holistic assessment conducted by an Occupational Therapist. The purpose of this assessment is to identify whether you require adapted facilities in your current or future home (for example; the need for a wheelchair adapted property) to support your independence and wellbeing.
To request a mobility assessment, you will first need to have submitted a housing application form online which will provide you with a unique housing reference number. Please make a note of your housing reference number as this will be required when completing the online mobility referral form.
An assessment can be requested via the following link: Request a mobility assessment. Once you have submitted the form you will receive a copy via email. Your request will then be reviewed by the Independent Living Service before an assessment is arranged with an Occupational Therapist.