How to Apply

Home Modification and Maintenance Services (HMMS) classify their services into three categories:

1. Modifications

2. Maintenance

3. Lawn Mowing and Gardening

The following gives information about how to access each category.

Modifications

Modifications include work such as the supply and installation of grabrails, handrails, hand held showers and lever taps, widening doorways and building ramps, easy steps, paths and step wedges, etc.

Clients must undertake an assessment by an Occupational Therapist (OT) who will conduct a home visit to assess the client's requirements and make recommendations to the local HMMS on the client's behalf. The HMMS will then contact the client directly.

To locate the nearest Community Health OT, contact details are available from either the local HMMS or Community Health Centre. Assessments carried out by Community Health OTs are free of charge but there may be waiting lists.

To contact your local HMMS click here.

Applying for Maintenance Services

If a client requires maintenance in their home specifically related to safety and access (such as repairs to steps, installation and maintenance of smoke alarms, hot water system temperature adjustments or changing the height of beds, tables, chairs etc.) an OT assessment is not required.

Please note that all maintenance provided by HMMS specifically relates to safety and access in the home.

Referrals for maintenance are accepted by HMMS from the following on a client's behalf:

• The client
• The carer
• The family
• The advocate
• A Home and Community Care (HACC) service provider that is already providing a service to the client (e.g. Meals on Wheels, Community Transport, Community Nurses, Home Care etc.)
• Health professionals such as Communtiy Nurses and General Practitioners.

To contact your local HMMS click here.

Applying for lawnmowing and gardening services

If a client requires lawnmowing and gardening at their home, an OT assessment is not required.

Please note that not all HMMS provide lawnmowing and gardening services. To find out, you will need to contact your local HMMS.

Referrals for lawnmowing and gardening are accepted by HMMS from the following on a client's behalf:

• The client
• The carer
• The family
• The advocate
• A Home and Community Care (HACC) service provider that is already providing a service to the client (e.g. Meals on Wheels, Community Transport, Community Nurses, Home Care etc.)
• Health professionals such as Communtiy Nurses and General Practitioners.

To contact your local HMMS click here.