Home Improvement Agency

Able 2 runs a Home Improvement Agency for two areas in London.

We progress adaptations which have been recommended by the Local Authority Occupational Therapist as well as those recommended by Able 2 Occupational Therapists.

The process then is as follows:-

• Assist the service user to complete DFG application forms
• Joint feasibility visit conducted with Surveyor and Occupational Therapist
• Revisit client to discuss adaptations and obtain agreement
• Provide detailed functional specification for Able 2 surveyor
• Able 2 surveyor will then progress works obtaining building regulations and quotations from Contractors
• Able 2 surveyor to supervise work on site to satisfactory completion
• Occupational Therapist to conduct final inspection to ensure that adaptations are satisfactory and have fully met client needs.

As with all other cases allocated to Able 2 we support the service user and their family throughout the process. In addition we deal with any other needs that may arise whilst we are working with them, and alleviate any concerns that they may have throughout the process.

We have in the last three years dealt with 169 cases, and the average time from referral to completion of adaptations is 6.2 months.

As with all other cases allocated to Able 2 Occupational Therapy Services Limited we support the service user and their family throughout the process. In addition we deal with any other needs that may arise whilst we are working with them and alleviate any concerns that they may have throughout the process.

We have in the last three years dealt with 169 cases within 2 London Boroughs and the average time from Referral to completion of adaptation is 6.2 months.

We also offer the services of a complete Home Improvement Agency where the joint working of our Surveyor and Occupational Therapist ensures the provision of adaptations is an efficient and positive process.

• We complete all Disabled Facilities Grant application forms and associated documentation
• Design and agree the adaptation with the disabled person and their family
• Prepare Architectural plans
• Obtain building regulations
• Go out to tender and prepare the tender analysis
• Forward to complete Disabled Facilities Grant application to the Local Authority grants Department of approval
• Commission the work to on site
• Supervise the work whilst on site on site to satisfactory completion