Adaptations in a Housing Executive property
Updated: 19 May 2013
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Housing adaptations for people with a disability are classified into two categories, major and minor adaptations.
Minor adaptations which don't need a referral
We are responsible for directly carrying out certain minor adaptations which do not require referral to an occupational therapist
- See examples of minor adaptation work which don't need a referral
- Read a step by step guide to applying for a minor adaptation without a referral
Minor adaptations which need a referral
There are other minor adaptations which require referral to an occupational therapist for an assessment of your needs.
- See examples of minor adaptation work which needs a referral
- Read a step by step guide to applying for a minor adaptation with a referral
Major adaptations
We are also responsible for carrying out certain major adaptations to tenants homes.
- See examples of major adaptation work
- Read a step by step guide to applying for a major adaptation
Change of heating
We are directly responsible for the assessing requests for a change of heating to tenants homes.
- Read a step by step guide to making a change to your heating
If you require an adaptation which is not listed, please contact your local district office for details of how to acquire this type of work.



