The aim of this part of the Act is to allow for provision of adaptations to disabled persons' homes to reduce both the need for people to relocate to facilities which provide full-time care and to reduce the amount of care needed in people's homes.

One way this is provided for is in the provision of stairlifts allowing people to continue use of bathroom facilities in the upstairs of their homes.

Local authorities may carry out the work either through provision of money to the applicant or through an agency service.

In order for adaptations to be provided, an occupational therapist is usually required to carry out an assessment of the needs of the applicant.

A grant can be used for adaptations to give better freedom of movement into and around the home and/or to provide essential facilities within it.