Supporting safer, more accessible living through practical Occupational Therapy recommendations

A Housing Assessment looks at how a person’s current home environment supports or limits their safety, independence and everyday functioning. Through a home visit and functional assessment, our Occupational Therapist identifies potential barriers and provides clear, professional recommendations for housing needs, adaptations or modifications that may better support the individual.

Helping create a home environment that supports greater safety, accessibility and independence.

About this Assessment

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About this Assessment

A Housing Assessment is an Occupational Therapy assessment designed to identify how a person’s current living environment impacts their safety, independence, accessibility and everyday functioning.

The assessment may be appropriate for children or adults with physical, sensory, developmental or functional needs where the current accommodation may not adequately meet their needs.

Following the assessment, the Occupational Therapist provides professional recommendations regarding appropriate housing requirements, environmental adaptations and/or modifications that may support the individual’s functional needs and wellbeing.

Our Process

The Housing Assessment includes:

Review of relevant medical, developmental and functional information.
Discussion with the individual and/or family regarding current difficulties and housing needs.
Home visit and environmental assessment of the current accommodation.
Assessment of accessibility, mobility, safety and functional use of the home environment.
Identification of barriers affecting everyday activities and independence.
Occupational Therapy recommendations based on the individual’s assessed needs.
Preparation of a professional written Housing Assessment Report, where required, which may be submitted to the relevant housing authority or other appropriate service.

Each assessment is individualised and recommendations are based on the person’s functional presentation and circumstances identified at the time of assessment.

Additional Information

Assessment Fee: €550

The standard fee includes a home visit within 20 km of the Sensory Kids clinic, assessment and preparation of the written report.
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For properties located more than 20 km from the clinic, an additional travel fee may apply. Please contact us before booking for confirmation.
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Families are encouraged to provide any relevant documentation available prior to the appointment, including medical reports, previous Occupational Therapy reports and correspondence relating to their housing application.
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Please note that an Occupational Therapy Housing Assessment provides clinical recommendations based on identified functional needs. It does not guarantee approval of a housing application, transfer, specific property, adaptation or funding by a local authority or other organisation.

Housing Assessment

About this Assessment

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