The following people are involved at this step:
- OT
- your local council or home improvement agency
- builders
- you
Your local council or Home Improvement Agency will:
- review the Occupational Therapy Major Adaptations Report (OTMAR)
- visit you to survey your home to make sure that adaptations will work
- work with your OT or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) if they recommend making changes to the original plans
They might:
- produce technical plans
- ask for quotes or tenders from builders or contractors
- get landlord approval or other permissions
- apply for planning and building control approval
- signpost you to other services
Your OT or OTA will:
- look at the technical plans for the adaptation to make sure they meet your needs
- approve any changes made to the original plans
You need to:
- look at the plans to make sure you're happy with them
Builders will:
- send quotes or tenders for the work
You should contact local council or home improvement agency if you have any questions at this stage.