Make Your Home Work for You Again

Is your home becoming harder to access

Your home should support the way you live, not make everyday activities more difficult.

You might be noticing that:

• Getting in and out of your home has become difficult.

• You are struggling to safely access your bathroom or shower.

• You need to use a wheelchair or mobility aid around your home.

• Doorways or hallways are too narrow for your mobility equipment.

• You are having difficulty getting on and off the toilet.

• You are relying more heavily on family or support workers at home.

• You are worried about falling in your bathroom or around your home.

• You can no longer safely access parts of your home.

• Your disability or neurological condition has changed your needs.

• Your current home setup is limiting your independence.

• You are considering moving because your home no longer meets your needs.

If you're finding it harder to get around your home, use your bathroom safely, access your entrance or complete everyday tasks independently, the right home modification can make a significant difference.

At Ganly Allied Health, our occupational therapists assess your individual needs and work with you to develop practical, safe and personalised home modification solutions that support your independence and help you remain at home.

From accessible bathrooms and ramps to widened doorways and complex structural modifications, we can help you understand what's possible and guide you through the process.

You don't need to know what modification you need before contacting us. That's where an occupational therapist can help.

what modifications can we help you with?

• Bathroom accessibility

  We can help develop bathroom solutions that improve safety, accessibility and independence with showering, toileting and personal care.

  This may include:

  • Accessible showers

  • Level-access or hobless showers

  • Shower screens

  • Accessible toilets

  • Vanity modifications

  • Grab rails and handrails

  • Accessible tapware

  • Bathroom layout changes

  • Space for shower commodes or wheelchairs

• Access & ramps

  We can assess your home's entry and exit points and recommend solutions to improve wheelchair and mobility aid access.

  This may include:

  • Ramps

  • Threshold modifications

  • Step-free access

  • Pathway modifications

  • Entry door modifications

  • Handrails

• Doorways & internal access

  Sometimes the biggest barrier isn't the equipment, it's the space around it.

  We can assess:

  • Doorway widths

  • Hallways

  • Internal circulation

  • Door hardware

  • Door opening requirements

  • Space needed to manoeuvre a wheelchair or mobility aid

  Where required, we can recommend structural changes to improve access throughout your home.

What happens next?

1. Get in touch

Tell us what's becoming difficult around your home and what you'd like to be able to do. You don't need to know what modification you need.

2. We talk through your needs

We'll discuss your current situation, your goals, your mobility, your equipment and the challenges you're experiencing at home.

3. Your OT assesses your home

We'll assess how you use your home and identify barriers that may be affecting your safety, accessibility or independence.

4. We develop a solution

We'll consider the most appropriate modifications for your circumstances, including how they interact with your existing or recommended assistive technology.

5. We provide recommendations

We'll prepare the appropriate clinical recommendations and supporting documentation required for your circumstances.

For more complex modifications, this may include detailed specifications and working with relevant professionals.

6. We work with your team

Where required, we'll liaise with builders, suppliers, support coordinators, families and other professionals to help progress the recommended modification.