Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Equipment, Appliances and Adaptations

Simple equipment, appliances and adaptations for people with a physical disability (such as bath seats and grab rails) may be prescribed by social workers, district nurses and other competent prescribers. More complex specialist equipment will be prescribed by an occupational therapist.

Equipment, appliances and adaptations required to meet hearing or sight impairment needs will be identified by social workers with the appropriate skills.

Low cost essential adaptations (which cost less than £300) for people who are owner occupiers and people who live in property rented in the private sector will be commissioned and purchased by the Health and Social Care Directorate. Such adaptations for council tenants are commissioned by Urban Renewal following a recommendation from the Social Worker/Occupational Therapist.

Major adaptations are recommended by Occupational Therapists and commissioned by the Private Sector Housing Division in both the public (Disabled Adaptations) and private sector (Disabled Facilities Grant)


A national initiative, bringing together structured, accessible services around equipment for older and disabled people has been developed. Regionally, this is predominantly provided by Tees Community Equipment Service (TCES).

This is a jointly-funded service across 4 Local Authorities and 4 Primary Care Trusts, providing aids to daily living (also known as equipment, appliances or adaptations) to promote independence, following an assessment by a health or social care professional.


 
Any such needs will be met following an assessment. Initial contact should be through the 1st Contact Unit. 
 

Opening Hours  

Monday to Thursday     8:30 to 5:00

Friday                            8:30 to 4:30