What is Independent Living Suffolk (ILS)?
We are a service provided by Suffolk County Council in partnership with local district and borough councils.
The purpose of the service is to assess and identify necessary adaptations to allow you to live independently in your own home for as long as possible.
Who can access the service?
We can help if you:
- are an adult living in Suffolk
- own your home or have the landlord's permission
For more information around equipping and adapting a home for a child, please complete a referral form on the children and young people's portal page.
What help is available?
ILS services include:
- occupational therapy assessment of your home adaptation needs (if you rent from a private landlord, housing association or you own your home)
- recommendations for home adaptations
- grab rails
- advice and information about paying for work
- provision of a housing report if we assess that your home cannot be adapted to your needs
How it works
You can call us on 0800 121 7711 and a member of our team will be able to guide you through the process.
Our initial advice is always free.
About our services
Occupational therapy service
Our occupational therapy team will complete an assessment to identify any major adaptations that may be needed. They will write up recommendations for the identified adaptations and submit to the local district and boroughs.
If it is not possible to adapt your home, we can provide a housing report to support you in moving to a more suitable home which better meets your needs.
We also provide advice or signpost you to other agencies who are able to assist you.
Grab rail service
Our operatives are trusted assessors and can supply and fit grab rails and stairs rails in owner occupied and privately rented properties. We can accept referrals from both professionals and customers.
You can read more about staying independent in your own home:
