Kitchen adaptations | We Care Home Improvements

A WECR tradesperson at work on a kitchen adaptation

What we do

A kitchen you can still cook in.

A lot of independence is built on small things. Being able to make a cup of tea. Reach a plate without help. Use the sink without leaning into it.

We adapt kitchens for older people, wheelchair users, and anyone whose mobility has changed. The work ranges from a single lever tap to a complete redesign — and we’ll always recommend the smallest change that solves the problem. Many kitchen adaptations qualify for DFG funding.

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Common situations

If any of this sounds familiar, we can help.

I can't reach the worktops from my wheelchair.

We can lower a run of worktop — or rebuild the kitchen with adjustable-height units — so cooking and prep happen at the right level for you.

The cupboards are too high to use.

Pull-down shelving, drawer units, and reorganised storage put everyday items where you can actually reach them.

Tap handles are stiff and the kettle's heavy.

Lever taps and a wall-mounted hot-water tap make hot drinks possible again without lifting a full kettle.

I can't bend to load the washing machine or oven.

Raised dishwashers, side-opening ovens, and front-loading machines at counter height take bending out of the equation.

I can't stand at the sink long enough to wash up.

A pull-out perching seat or a knee-space under the sink lets you sit while you work.

My partner uses the kitchen too and we don't want to lose it.

Adjustable-height worktops, separate accessible zones, and shared storage keep the room working for both of you.

A WECR caseworker discussing a kitchen adaptation with a client

Why people choose us

Kitchens that hold the day together.

Most kitchen adaptations are covered in full or in part by the Disabled Facilities Grant. We design around what you have, install with our own trades, and finish the room properly.

Nearly 40 years adapting kitchens

~1-2 wks on-site for a full re-fit

£0 to client where DFG funding applies

Best HIA in England, 2024

Get in touch Call 0300 323 0700

How it works

From first call to finished kitchen.

We’ll listen first, then tell you what would help and what it would take. No off-the-shelf kits.

Step 1 Call us — 0300 323 0700

Step 2 Free home visit + design

Step 3 Quote + DFG paperwork

Step 4 Fit + tidy finish

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A WECR technical officer planning a kitchen adaptation

What's included

From single fittings to full re-designs.

We do the small jobs and the big ones. Either way, the same trades and the same standard of finish.

Home visit and design

A caseworker assesses what's hard and what would help. Recommendations are matched to your situation, not a catalogue.

DFG paperwork

Council funding application handled end-to-end where eligible.

Strip-out where needed

Old units, worktops, and appliances removed and disposed of properly.

Plumbing and electrics

New taps, dishwasher feeds, sockets at usable heights — all signed off correctly.

Fitting and finish

Worktops, units, appliances, and accessibility features installed by our own trades.

Tidy up

We clean and finish properly. You shouldn't have to live in mess after we've left.

What people tell us

[TBC: pull a real client testimonial about a kitchen adaptation. Placeholder reads like the kind of thing clients say — confirm before use.] I can make myself a meal again without having to wait for someone to come round. They lowered the worktop and put in a side-opening oven, and the difference is enormous.

[TBC: Client name] Kitchen adaptation client, Bristol

Common questions

The things people usually ask first.

If your question isn't here, call us on 0300 323 0700 or email info@wecr.org.uk — we'll answer plainly.

Can a DFG cover a kitchen adaptation?

Sometimes — it depends on the work and the eligibility of the person it's for. Larger adaptations such as lowered worktops or a redesigned accessible kitchen are often funded. Smaller changes may not need a DFG at all. We'll talk through what's likely to be covered at the home visit.

Do I have to lose my whole kitchen?

No, in most cases. Often a single run of worktop is lowered, or a few key items are replaced, while the rest of the kitchen stays as it is. We design around what you already have, not against it.

How long does a kitchen adaptation take?

A small change — a tap, a grab rail, a single appliance swap — can be done in a day. A larger re-fit is typically one to two weeks on site once we start. [TBC: confirm typical timelines]

Will I be without a kitchen during the work?

There will be a few days when full use isn't possible. We'll talk through it at the home visit so you can plan — a kettle and microwave somewhere else in the home usually keeps things going.

Can the worktop height be adjusted later?

Yes — adjustable-height units exist and we install them where needs may continue to change. They're more expensive than fixed worktops but worth it for some clients.

Can you also fit a perching seat or under-sink knee space?

Yes. Both are common in accessible kitchens and we fit them as part of the design.

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