Aids and adaptations · South West
Aids and adaptations on the Isles of Scilly
We deliver aids and adaptations in social homes on the Isles of Scilly, to occupational therapists' recommendations and with the resident at the centre.
Social landlords on the Isles of Scilly can appoint us for aids and adaptations, from a single home to a programme. The Council of the Isles of Scilly still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Isles of Scilly at a glance
- Council
- Council of the Isles of Scilly
- Region
- South West
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 2,226 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.02 (our estimate)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes on the Isles of Scilly?
The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.
What do we cover on the Isles of Scilly?
- Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
- Ramps, steps and handrails
- Door widening and threshold removal
- Kitchen adaptations at accessible heights
- Ground-floor bedroom and shower room extensions
How do we deliver it?
Where possible, we hand over with the occupational therapist present, so any adjustment can be agreed on the spot.
Which rules apply on the Isles of Scilly?
In England, Disabled Facilities Grants of up to £30,000 can fund major adaptations, and minor adaptations costing £1,000 or less must be provided free under adult social care rules. Many housing associations fund adaptations for their own tenants.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about aids and adaptations
What do aids and adaptations cost on the Isles of Scilly?
Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room on the Isles of Scilly is £4,850–£6,650 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (our own estimate); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.
Questions about aids and adaptations on the Isles of Scilly
Does the Council of the Isles of Scilly still own council homes?
The Council of the Isles of Scilly holds a small council housing stock. Housing associations also own social homes on the islands, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies on the Isles of Scilly?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Can you take on aids and adaptations on the Isles of Scilly as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords on the Isles of Scilly can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for aids and adaptations, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out on the Isles of Scilly
- Void property works
- Responsive repairs
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Housing disrepair works
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Damp and mould remediation
- Whole-house retrofit
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs