Private OT Assessment Service
Home Adaptations & Specialist Equipment
The right home setup can be life-changing, creating the safe and supportive environment you need to remain independent. Our Occupational Therapists provide expert, private OT assessments to recommend the most suitable equipment and adaptations for your specific medical and lifestyle needs.
What We Can Help With
Grab Rails & Handrails
Strategic placement for maximum safety
Stairlifts & Through-Floor Lifts
Safe access between floors
Wet Rooms & Level-Access Showers
Accessible bathroom solutions
Specialist Seating & Beds
Comfort and pressure care
Types of Adaptations & Equipment
From simple mobility aids to major home modifications, the market can be confusing. We help you identify exactly what you need to live safely at home.
Common Equipment We Recommend
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Grab Rails & Handrails
Strategically placed for stairs, bathrooms, and doorways
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Bathing, Showering & Toileting Aids
Shower seats, bath boards, raised toilet seats, commodes
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Specialist Chairs & Riser-Recliners
Proper support and easy standing assistance
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Profiling Beds & Pressure Care Mattresses
Comfort, positioning, and skin protection
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Mobility Aids
Walking frames, rollators, wheelchairs
Major Adaptations We Advise On
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Stairlifts
Safe access between floors for straight or curved staircases
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Wet Rooms & Level-Access Showers
Step-free bathing solutions for safer washing
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Ramps & External Access
Wheelchair and walker access to your home
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Door Widening & Layout Changes
Improved wheelchair access throughout the home
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Through-Floor Lifts
Vertical platform lifts for wheelchair users
Expert Assessment for the Right Solution
Choosing the right equipment can be overwhelming, and mistakes can be costly. Unlike equipment manufacturers who may push a specific product, Medella provides completely independent clinical advice.
We support families across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire, ensuring homes in areas like Ringwood, Bournemouth, and Salisbury are safe and accessible.
"Our recommendations are based solely on what's best for you — not on sales targets or commission. We have no financial ties to equipment suppliers."
Our Assessment Process
Discussion
We discuss your daily routine, struggles, and goals to understand your unique situation.
Observation
We observe how you manage tasks (e.g., getting out of a chair, using stairs) to pinpoint biomechanical issues.
Recommendation
We provide a detailed specification for the exact equipment and adaptations you need.
Sourcing Support
We signpost you to trusted local suppliers or council services to obtain the right equipment.
Part of Our Falls Prevention Service
Home adaptations and equipment recommendations are a key part of our comprehensive falls prevention service. By identifying and addressing hazards in your home, we help reduce your risk of falling and keep you safe.
Learn About Falls PreventionDisabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Reports
For larger projects, we provide the detailed clinical reports and justifications required for funding applications, such as the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). Local councils often require a clinical report from an Occupational Therapist to support grant applications.
We're experienced in writing comprehensive assessments that meet council requirements.
Our Home Adaptation Specialists
Our HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists have extensive experience in home adaptation assessments across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire.
Rosie Watts
Senior Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy
Kate Griffiths
Senior Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy
Jo Howard
Senior Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy
Heidi Hanslip
Senior Occupational Therapist
Occupational TherapyTrusted by Families Across Hampshire, Dorset & Wiltshire
We are proud of the 5-star feedback we receive from our clients on Google. These independent reviews reflect our team's commitment to helping loved ones regain mobility and independence.
"First class Occupational Health service provided to my 90 year old father-in-law. Rosie was thorough, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend."
Paul Grenville
"They have helped me with finding suitable wheelchair options when I was totally overwhelmed with the choices available."
Fiona Ball
"Rosie has extensive experience working alongside councils, charities, and housing associations to support major adaptations."
From Rosie's profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what equipment I need?
This is where our expertise is invaluable. An OT assessment looks at you, your environment, and your goals to recommend a solution that is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring it will be safe and effective.
Can you help with funding for major adaptations?
Yes. For major adaptations, local councils often require a clinical report from an Occupational Therapist to support an application for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). We are experienced in providing these comprehensive assessments and reports.
Do you sell the equipment yourselves?
No, we are an independent assessment service. This ensures our recommendations are completely impartial and based solely on what is best for your needs. We can, however, provide details of trusted local and national suppliers.
How much does a home adaptation assessment cost?
Our initial OT assessment is £120 (60-90 min). This includes a comprehensive home visit, assessment of your needs, and detailed recommendations. See our full price list for details.
Which areas do you cover?
We provide home adaptation assessments across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire, including Bournemouth, Southampton, Poole, Salisbury, Ringwood, Christchurch, and the New Forest. See all areas.
Adapt Your Home, Empower Your Life
Find the right solutions to make your home safer and more accessible. Contact us to book an expert, impartial assessment for equipment and home adaptations.