If you have a disability, including a learning disability and have difficulties managing in your home, it may be possible to reduce these problems by altering or adapting your home.

People with a disability have a right to live somewhere that is safe and comfortable, where they can live active, independent and fulfilling lives.

We offer a range of services and support to help you to live independently. An occupational therapist or someone from social care services can visit your home to discuss your needs. The occupational therapist can also give you information about grants which may be available to you if you live in private property. They can also discuss your needs with the district or borough council if you live in a council property.

Following an assessment of your needs, the local home improvement agency can help you to obtain the papers you require to apply for a grant.

For more information, please contact the customer services centre. The contact details can be found below.

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Useful downloads Housing adaptations for disabled people (October 2007) [298kb] This leaflet gives advice to people with disabilities, their families and carers who require financial help to adapt their homes in order to meet their special needs. Housing adaptations for disabled people (large print version) (October 2007) [615kb] This leaflet gives advice to people with disabilities, their families and carers who require financial help to adapt their homes in order to meet their special needs. Getting a life not a service, 2005-2008 (easyread version) [727kb] North Yorkshire's plan for people who are learning disabled, their families and carers.     Weblinks Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window. North Yorkshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites. Broadacres Housing Association Broadacres provide a range of services to homes across North Yorkshire and beyond, including Hambleton, Darlington, Spennymoor, Richmondshire, Harrogate, Selby, East Riding and Scarborough. They provide homes for rent, shared ownership or outright sale. Craven District Council Housing information Craven District Council's Housing information page Hambleton district council-housing All former Hambleton district council houses have been transferred to the Broadacres Housing Association and so the Council no longer has any houses of its own. Visit this link to find out more. Harrogate District Council Housing information Harrogate District Council Housing Information Richmondshire District Council Housing information Richmondshire District Council Website for housing information Ryedale District Council Housing information Ryedale District Council website address for housing information Scarborough District Council Housing information External link for information about housing in the Scarborough District Council area Selby District Council Housing information This external link gives information relating to housing in the Selby District Council area York District Council Housing information This link will provide information about Housing in the York District Council area. Mencap Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Living made easy 'Living made easy' consists of impartial advice and information for older and disabled people, carers and care professionals providing clear, practical advice on daily living equipment. It has been developed by the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF). Paradigm Paradigm provides training and development services to organisations looking to improve opportunities available to people with learning disabilities. The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of daily living equipment for disabled adults and children, older people, their carers and families. Valuing People Valuing People is the government's plan for making the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families better. Disabled people - home adaptations and aids - frequently asked questions How do I arrange for an occupational therapist to come to see me? I live in a council or housing association owned property. Can I make any alterations I feel I need or that are recommended to me? Contacts Customer services centre (social care enquiries) Full contact details for the customer services centre, including how to call in personally, can be found below. cru.customer.services@northyor... Tel: 0845 034 9410 Fax: 01609 532009 Full details for Customer services centre (social care enquiries) Complaints and commendations manager (adult social care) Contact details for the complaints and commendations manager (adult social care) can be found below. social.complaints@northyorks.g... Tel: 01609 532638 Fax: 01609 532025 Full details for Complaints and commendations manager (adult social care)