Table 6.
Total cost and funding source for home modifications and aids used by UK respondents1
| Modification | Total cost(£) | NHS(£) | Social services(£) | Out-of-pocket(£) | Not stated | Mean cost of adaptation(£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptation bath/ shower |
189,927 |
12,219 |
105,760 |
55,305 |
16,643 |
5,133 |
| (6.4%) |
(55.7%) |
(29.1%) |
(8.8%) |
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| Changes to home flooring |
21,850 |
0 |
1,900 |
13,950 |
6,000 |
1,561 |
| (8.7%) |
(63.8%) |
(27.5%) |
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| Door Widening |
34,408 |
1,775 |
17,431 |
7,426 |
7,776 |
1,911 |
| (5.2%) |
(50.7%) |
(21.6%) |
(22.6%) |
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| Electric bed |
33,407 |
13,264 |
5,350 |
9,550 |
5,243 |
1,758 |
| (39.7%) |
(16.0%) |
(28.6%) |
(15.7%) |
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| Hand rail & Grab rail |
1,277 |
290 |
697 |
0 |
290 |
256 |
| (22.7%) |
(54.6%) |
|
(22.7%) |
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| Hoist |
32,000 |
5,600 |
25,600 |
0 |
800 |
1,684 |
| (17.5%) |
(80%) |
(2.5%) |
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| Ramps |
76,933 |
4,433 |
49,967 |
18,000 |
4,533 |
2,564 |
| (5.8%) |
(64.9%) |
(23.4%) |
(5.9%) |
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| Specialized Mattress |
9,400 |
5,400 |
600 |
2,800 |
600 |
627 |
| (57.4%) |
(6.4%) |
(29.8%) |
(6.4%) |
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| Stair Lift |
5,985 |
1,500 |
995 |
1,500 |
0 |
1,197 |
| (37.5%) |
(24.9%) |
(37.5%) |
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| Stair rail |
786 |
327 |
131 |
262 |
65 |
65 |
| (41.7%) |
(16.7%) |
(33.4%) |
(8.3%) |
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| Extensive home improvement | 199,000 | 0 | 143,000 |
11,000 |
45,000 |
33,166 |
| (71.9%) | (5.5%) | (22.6%) |
1Source UK – PCIF.