Helping adults across the UK adapt their homes and environment to live safely and independently, Adapt & Bloom offers occupational therapy assessments in the specialist areas of housing adaptations and equipment.
I’m Melanie Thomas, an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with over 15 years’ experience working in Adult Social Care. I specialise in assessments for housing adaptations, helping adults improve their safety, independence, and quality of life at home.
I work with people aged 18 and over whose daily activities are impacted by physical disabilities, neurological conditions, long-term illness, or reduced mobility. Throughout my career, I’ve supported people affected by a wide range of health conditions, including stroke, cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
I carry out thorough, evidence-based home assessments to identify practical solutions tailored to individual needs. Recommendations may include equipment and minor adaptations such as grab rails, as well as larger adaptations including level access showers, ramps, stairlifts, and major structural changes.
As an independent Occupational Therapist, I’m able to offer a personalised service tailored to individual circumstances, and clear professional guidance throughout the process. My detailed written reports can support:
Based in Bedfordshire, I work with clients in surrounding areas and can travel further afield where required.
A comprehensive assessment of your home environment and functional needs, resulting in a detailed written report recommending the adaptations required to support your safety and independence.
Specialist OT reports to support Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications. I work with local authorities and housing teams to ensure your application is clearly evidenced and professionally presented.
Assessment and recommendation of assistive equipment and minor home adaptations — including grab rails, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, ramps, and other practical solutions to support daily living.
From your first message to your written report, I make sure you know what to expect at every stage.
Send an enquiry by email or via the contact form. I aim to respond within one working day to discuss your needs and confirm whether I can help.
I visit you at home for a thorough, unhurried assessment. I take the time to fully understand your daily life, your needs, and what matters most to you.
You receive a clear, detailed written report outlining my recommendations — suitable for grant applications, council referrals, or private works.
My hourly rate is £90.
As every person’s situation is different, I will discuss your needs with you and provide a clear, personalised, no-obligation quotation before any work begins.
The overall cost will depend on factors such as your location, the complexity of the assessment, report writing and any additional communication with other professionals or organisations.
You will always know the expected cost in advance, and any additional work will be discussed and agreed with you first.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY"I want to sincerely thank you for everything you have done for me in such a short time. I am very grateful for the home visit, the updated Housing Needs Report, the Specialist Assessment. You helped make a very stressful situation much clearer for me. Thank you again for your time, patience and support. I really appreciate the way you listened, understood my situation and helped move things forward."
"We wanted to take the opportunity to sincerely thank you for all of the support, guidance, patience, and kindness you have shown to both me and my family throughout this process. I am particularly grateful for the time and effort you invested in understanding our family's circumstances, preparing the assessments and Housing Needs Report, and advocating for our needs. Your support has helped us reach a point where we now have a much clearer understanding of the options available and the challenges ahead."
I welcome enquiries from individuals, families, carers, and professional referrers. I aim to respond within one working day.