Home Mobility Funding in Hampshire 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Cavendish Health Care. Funding information checked on 20 October 2026.

Council funding in Hampshire may help with assessed home adaptations and some mobility equipment needs. Where an approved funding arrangement allows direct purchasing, you may be able to choose a supplier and arrange the agreed purchase yourself.

Getting out of a chair, using the bathroom or moving between floors can become harder as your mobility changes. Finding suitable equipment starts with understanding what would make those everyday tasks easier.

At Cavendish Health Care, we help you compare home mobility products and consider how they will fit your routine. This guide explains how to explore council funding, what to ask about vouchers or direct payments, and when you can discuss a purchase through us.

Choose home mobility equipment around your daily needs

Before looking at funding, identify the task you want help with. That gives your assessor a clear starting point and helps you compare equipment for a practical purpose.

If sitting down or standing up has become difficult, a riser recliner chair may be an option to discuss. Seat height, width and the lifting movement all matter when choosing a chair.

For a bedroom where changing position is difficult, our adjustable beds offer options with powered positioning. The right choice depends on your needs, available space and any professional recommendations.

Our bathroom aids include products for bathing and toileting, while our stairlift range provides options to explore when accessing another floor has become a problem.

These are product categories to consider with your assessor and our team. Eligibility for funding is established separately for the specific item or adaptation.

What council funding options are available in Hampshire?

The appropriate route depends on whether you need a change to your property, equipment supplied by an existing service or an approved budget for a particular purchase.

Funding route	What it may support	What to ask
Home adaptation funding	Approved property changes, such as stair access or an accessible shower	Which work is approved, who may supply it and how payment will be arranged
Assessed equipment provision	Equipment recommended to meet an assessed need	Whether the service can provide the item and whether it is supplied on loan
Approved direct payment	Some agreed care and support needs, including specific specialist equipment	Whether you can arrange the purchase yourself and choose CHC as the supplier

For eligible home adaptations, the Disabled Facilities Grant in England has a mandatory maximum of £30,000. Some councils may provide additional discretionary support. The award and any personal contribution depend on the approved work and your circumstances. This limit relates to home adaptations; equipment budgets are assessed through the relevant route.

The NHS guidance on home adaptations also explains that councils should pay for each assessed adaptation costing less than £1,000. Ask which support can be provided for your needs before deciding how to purchase equipment.

Can I use a mobility equipment voucher at Cavendish Health Care?

If you have been offered a voucher by a council or health service, first check the scheme’s spending rules. Confirm which products are covered, which suppliers may accept it and whether there is a contribution to pay.

Vouchers and direct payments can have different conditions. Ask the funding team to confirm the exact arrangement you have been offered and whether a purchase from Cavendish is permitted.

Once you know the product requirements, our team can discuss suitable options and a quotation. Send the details to your funding contact so the item, supplier and payment method can be agreed before you place an order.

How to arrange home mobility equipment with council funding

Step 1: Explain what you need help with

Write down the tasks you find difficult, how often you need help and whether somebody assists you. Include any changes in your mobility or home circumstances.

Useful examples include getting on and off the toilet, standing from your usual chair, using the stairs or getting through the front door. Clear examples help an assessor understand the outcome you need.

Step 2: Request the appropriate assessment

An occupational therapist, or OT, can consider your needs alongside the layout of your home. The Hampshire occupational therapy service explains the support available for everyday activities and home adaptations.

Use the GOV.UK council postcode finder to confirm the authority covering your address. In the Hampshire County Council area, the local district or borough council handles home adaptation funding, while adult social care can advise on relevant equipment and support.

For homes within Havant borough, Havant’s home adaptation funding process starts with Occupational Therapy Direct. Portsmouth residents should follow the Portsmouth assessment and application route. Portsmouth and Southampton have their own adult social care services.

If you are returning home after treatment, our guide to choosing mobility aids after hospital discharge can help you prepare for discussions with your care team.

Step 3: Ask about choosing equipment and buying directly

Tell your practitioner if you would like to compare products yourself and use Cavendish as a supplier. They can explain whether this is possible under the relevant funding arrangement.

Hampshire describes a one-off direct payment as a possible route for some specialist equipment that is not available through existing equipment services, the NHS or Access to Work.

The council’s direct payment rules require spending to meet needs agreed in your support plan and exclude major equipment purchases and home adaptations. Ask which funding route applies to the specific item you are considering.

Confirm the approved product requirements and budget, whether Cavendish can be chosen, and what evidence the funding team needs from your supplier.

Step 4: Compare suitable options with Cavendish

Bring your assessment recommendations and relevant home measurements to our Waterlooville mobility showroom. Our team can help you compare product features and consider how different options fit your everyday routine.

For seating, that might mean looking at seat dimensions and controls. For bedroom equipment, it could involve discussing positioning functions and available room space. Bathroom products need to suit the fittings and the task identified in your assessment.

Let us know which specifications your assessor has set. This helps you shortlist products that meet the requirements rather than choosing on appearance alone.

Step 5: Obtain a quotation and written funding approval

Ask our team about a quotation identifying the model, required accessories, total price and any delivery or installation costs. Your council may need more than one quotation or require a particular specification.

Send the details to your funding contact and confirm what has been approved. Check your contribution, payment arrangements and any time limits before ordering equipment or booking work.

For property adaptations, the official eligibility guidance explains that the work must meet the disabled person’s needs and be suitable for the property. Starting work before approval can put funding at risk.

Step 6: Arrange your equipment and aftercare

Once the funding team has agreed the purchase and payment arrangements, you can organise supply with the chosen provider. Confirm delivery access, setup requirements and how to use the equipment.

Keep the invoice, instructions and warranty information. Ask who is responsible for maintenance, servicing and repairs. Hampshire advises that responsibility for equipment and adaptations provided through its home adaptation funding route rests with the recipient; equipment supplied on loan may have different arrangements.

Will I need to pay towards the equipment?

You may need to contribute, depending on the funding route and financial assessment. Ask what the approved support covers and whether delivery, installation or necessary accessories are included.

Hampshire’s guidance on paying for support at home explains how assessed contributions can affect direct payments. For home adaptation funding, separate financial rules and exemptions apply.

Discuss the complete cost before choosing a model. If you decide to purchase privately, our team can help you compare suitable products within your budget.

Frequently asked questions about funded mobility equipment

Can I choose Cavendish Health Care as my supplier?

You can ask to use Cavendish, but the funding team must agree that the item, supplier and payment arrangements meet the scheme’s conditions. Our team can discuss product details and a quotation for you to submit.

Can funding cover a riser recliner or adjustable bed?

Eligibility depends on the assessed need and funding route. Ask your practitioner about the specific item before selecting a model. Hampshire excludes major equipment purchases from its direct payment route, so an equipment recommendation does not by itself confirm funding.

Can council funding pay for a mobility scooter?

Hampshire’s OT service says it does not provide mobility scooters. Ask about other appropriate support routes for your circumstances, or speak to Cavendish about privately purchased options. Wheelchair and walking aid enquiries may involve GP or NHS services.

Can I visit CHC before funding has been approved?

Yes. You can explore equipment and discuss what you may need before a final funding decision. Bring any recommendations you already have and ask about a quotation. Wait for written approval before making a purchase you expect the scheme to fund.

Can tenants apply for home adaptation funding?

Tenants can apply, subject to the scheme’s conditions. Speak to your landlord about permission for alterations and any adaptation support it provides. Council and housing association tenants should also check their landlord’s process.

Discuss your next step with Cavendish Health Care

Whether you already have an assessment recommendation or are starting to explore equipment, our Waterlooville team can help you compare options and discuss a quotation.

Bring your funding conditions if you have them, so we can focus on products that match the requirements. Approval remains with the council or health service handling your application.

Call 023 9225 5600 or contact Cavendish Health Care about home mobility equipment. Our Hampshire showroom is at Unit 10–11, The Parkwood Centre, Aston Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7HT.

Funding information checked against published government, NHS and local council guidance on 20 October 2026. Confirm the conditions for your proposed purchase with your funding contact.

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