Wigan
Private Occupational Therapist Home Assessments in Wigan
A private, person-centred assessment with clear home-based recommendations for individuals, families and professionals.
Private OT assessment in Wigan
A practical review of the home and everyday routines
A private OT home assessment in Wigan offers a practical way to look at how a home is working for the person who lives there, especially when everyday tasks have started to take more effort or feel less safe. Homes Reimagined provides assessments across Wigan, including Leigh, Standish, Hindley, Atherton and Ashton-in-Makerfield. The assessment is not about prescribing a standard solution. It begins with the routines that matter to the individual and the spaces involved, whether that is getting into the home, moving between floors, showering, cooking, sleeping or accessing outside space. Some families contact us after a fall or a change in health; others want to plan before a renovation or consider whether a home can support changing needs over time. The Occupational Therapist reviews the relevant areas of the property and discusses practical options in relation to the person, the layout and the household's priorities. A written report records the recommendations discussed, providing a useful reference for future decisions and conversations with installers, designers, hospital teams or the relevant local authority.
Understanding the home and everyday life
For a household in Wigan, a home assessment can provide a calm, practical framework when several choices appear to be competing at once. There may be an immediate concern about bathing, getting through the front door or using stairs, alongside a longer-term question about whether the home can continue to work as needs change. The assessment begins with the person's own routine. We ask what they are able to do now, what takes more effort than it used to and what independence means to them. That could be preparing a meal without needing help, using an upstairs bedroom, going into the garden or moving through the home with more confidence. The review then focuses on the relevant areas of the property. It may look at entrances, levels, hallway circulation, bathroom transfers, kitchen use, bedrooms, storage and access to outside space. This approach helps ensure that the recommendations are connected to the person's real day rather than to a standardised set of home alterations.
Planning the next practical step
There are different reasons to arrange a private assessment before building work or equipment is chosen. Some people have received several ideas from family, a supplier or an installer and want help identifying which questions should come first. Others are considering a renovation and want the home to be usable for their needs from the outset. An OT assessment can create a functional brief for those next discussions. It can describe the activities that should be enabled, the features of the home that affect them and the practical priorities to keep in view. This does not mean that every issue requires a major project. In some circumstances, a focused change to lighting, a rail, a threshold, a layout or storage may be worth considering; in others, the household may decide to explore a wet room, access solution, equipment or a larger adaptation. The report gives the household a written record of the options discussed, so it is easier to make decisions in stages if that is what feels right.
Families, professionals and hospital discharge
Families in Leigh, Standish, Hindley, Atherton and Ashton-in-Makerfield may make an enquiry because a relative has had a fall, is due to leave hospital or is relying increasingly on support at home. The person whose home is being considered should remain at the centre of the conversation wherever possible. Relatives, carers and professionals can contribute helpful context, but the assessment is intended to understand what matters to the individual and how the home affects that. A private assessment can complement hospital discharge planning by considering the practical home questions that will apply after a return from hospital. It does not take over the hospital process or replace the decisions of clinical and social-care teams. If there is a discharge date, a recent change in circumstances or a concern that needs discussion, the enquiry form has space to explain this before availability is confirmed.
Private planning and the council route
The local authority route can be important for Wigan households considering adaptations or a Disabled Facilities Grant. A private OT report can explain the recommendations discussed and may help give context to a later council conversation. It does not decide eligibility, confirm a contribution, guarantee a grant or replace the authority's own assessment. Those decisions sit with the relevant council. Some households choose a private assessment because they want to plan independent work; others want additional information before approaching the council. Both reasons are valid, and the purpose of the assessment remains the same: clear, person-centred information about how the home can better support daily life. The fixed fee is £349 including the written report, with no referral needed. A free 15-minute telephone call is available for people who would like to talk through the service before they make an enquiry.
Assessment types
The right focus for the home
Price and inclusions
£349 fixed fee
The fee includes a private home assessment and written report. No referral is required. Please contact us for current availability.
- • Discussion of the routines and spaces that matter
- • Review of relevant rooms, routes and practical barriers
- • Written recommendations discussed during the assessment
Led by an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
Homes Reimagined's clinical lead, Haela Pattemore, is HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist (OT73787). The assessment considers the person, the home and the activities that are most relevant to day-to-day life.
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OT assessments in Wigan
What does a private OT home assessment in Wigan cost?
The fixed fee is £349, including the written report. The form lets you tell us the type of assessment you are considering before you book.
Do I need a referral for an assessment in Wigan?
No referral is needed for a private assessment. You can contact Homes Reimagined directly, or a relative, carer or professional can make an enquiry with you.
Can a report support a council or DFG conversation in Wigan?
It can help explain the needs and recommendations being considered. The relevant council decides its assessment process, the evidence it needs, eligibility and any funding outcome.
Can an OT assessment help after a fall or before discharge?
It can consider practical routines and relevant areas of the home, such as access, stairs, washing, cooking and sleeping. For hospital discharge, it complements rather than replaces the hospital and council process.
How soon can I arrange a visit?
Contact us for current availability. If there is an upcoming discharge date or a particular concern, you can include it in your enquiry.
Other areas
Private OT assessments by area
Greater Manchester hub
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Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Prestwich and Wythenshawe
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Breightmet, Horwich, Westhoughton, Farnworth and Bromley Cross
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Ramsbottom, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Tottington
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Bramhall, Cheadle, Marple, Hazel Grove and Romiley
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Tell us about the home
Use the form to share the type of assessment you are considering, your postcode and any preferred days. You can also call for a free 15-minute telephone conversation.
0161 507 1312Private OT assessment enquiry
£349 fixed fee, including a written report.