Physical Disability Support at Home in West Midlands
At OliveCross Healthcare, we empower people living with physical disabilities across West Midlands to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life in their own homes. Whether you have a mobility disability, use a wheelchair, have cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or any other physical disability, our person-centred support enables you to access the activities and relationships that matter most to you.
Our experienced team, led by a clinically qualified Registered Manager, understands the diverse needs of people with disabilities and provides support that respects your autonomy and choices.
What is Physical Disability Support?
Physical disability support encompasses personalised domiciliary care designed to help people with mobility, sensory, or other physical disabilities manage daily living activities, maintain social participation, and access community activities.
Unlike care focused solely on older people, disability support recognises that disabled people of all ages have goals around education, employment, relationships, hobbies, and community involvement. Our support is not about imposing a care model; it is about enabling you to live the life you choose.
This might include help with personal care, mobility support, household tasks, access to work or education, social activities, or health management.
Call 0333 772 4801Comprehensive support, built around you.
From mobility and personal care to community access and advocacy — every service designed to amplify your independence.
Mobility Assistance and Physical Support
We provide safe, respectful physical support with mobility, transfers, and movement. This includes help getting out of bed, moving around your home safely, using stairs or ramps, and accessing community spaces. Our team receives manual handling training to prevent injury to you and themselves, and we support you to use your own mobility aids effectively.
Wheelchair Support and Maintenance
For people who use wheelchairs, we provide practical support with wheelchair transfers, safe pushing techniques, wheelchair maintenance and cleaning, and ensuring wheelchair accessibility in your home and community. We respect your wheelchair as part of your body and identity, not merely a mobility aid.
Personal Care and Hygiene
We support personal care with sensitivity and respect to your privacy and dignity. This includes help with washing, bathing, showering, toileting, dressing, and grooming, adapted to your specific physical needs and abilities. We use hoisting equipment or manual techniques as appropriate.
Home Modifications and Accessibility Support
We can advise on home modifications that increase accessibility, such as grab rails, level-access showers, ramps, or widening doorways for wheelchair access. We work with occupational therapists and can support you to access funding for adaptations through West Midlands Council or health services.
Kitchen and Meal Preparation Support
We help with meal planning, shopping (online or in person), food preparation, and cooking. We can adapt this support to your physical capabilities and help you develop skills to become as independent as possible in this area.
Household Management
Support with cleaning, tidying, laundry, and other household tasks, tailored to your needs and preferences. We help you maintain a safe, clean, comfortable home environment.
Medication Management
We help with medication reminders, administration, and organisation. We work with your pharmacy and GP to ensure you understand your medications and any side effects.
Health Monitoring and Support
Our team monitors your health and recognises signs of infection, pain, or other health problems that might need medical attention. We maintain regular communication with your GP and other healthcare providers.
Socialisation and Community Access
We support your access to social activities, hobbies, work, education, or volunteer opportunities. This might include help with transport (driving you or helping you access transport), accessing community venues, or organising social activities.
Technology and Communication Support
For people with disabilities affecting communication or access to technology, we provide support with communication aids, computers, phones, and other assistive technology.
Respite and Carer SupportI
If you have family carers, we offer respite care to give them a break. This supports both you and your family and prevents carer burnout.
Advocacy and Empowerment
We support you to understand your rights, access appropriate services, claim benefits you are entitled to, and advocate for yourself with services. We empower you to make decisions about your own care and life.
Ready to start your support journey?
Free home assessment. We serve all West Midlands postcodes — WV1 to WV14.
Who Benefits from Physical Disability Support?
From younger adults with acquired disabilities to older disabled people with complex needs. Our approach is always person-centred and built around your unique goals.
People with spinal cord injury, resulting in full or partial paralysis
Individuals with cerebral palsy requiring ongoing physical care support
Those with multiple sclerosis or other progressive neurological conditions causing mobility difficulties
People with acquired brain injury affecting mobility, cognition, or self-care abilities
Individuals with severe arthritis, joint damage, or musculoskeletal conditions affecting mobility
Those with motor neurone disease or similar progressive conditions
People with amputation using prosthetics or wheelchairs
Individuals with sensory disabilities (blind, deaf, deaf-blind) requiring environmental support
Those with complex physical disabilities requiring skilled, specialised support
Younger disabled people with long-term physical support needs
Family members of disabled people who need respite and support
Physical Disability Support Across West Midlands
We provide disability support throughout West Midlands, covering all postcodes from WV1 to WV14. West Midlands has a population of approximately 281,000, including many working-age disabled people with long-term physical support needs.
We understand West Midlands communities, local services, and healthcare pathways. We work closely with The Royal West Midlands NHS Trust, rehabilitation specialists, occupational therapists, and community healthcare teams to provide coordinated, holistic support. We are equally comfortable supporting people with disabilities throughout their lives, from younger adults with acquired disabilities to older disabled people with complex care needs.
How Much Does Physical Disability Support Cost?
Costs are based on your assessed needs and schedule. We'll confirm exact pricing after your free home assessment. No hidden charges.
Example Costs: 1 hour visit (personal care, meals, support with activities): £25 to £35 2-hour morning visit (personal care, breakfast, household tasks): £50 to £70 4-hour day visit (comprehensive daily living support): £100 to £140 6-hour day visit: £150 to £210 8-hour day visit: £200 to £280
For those requiring 24-hour live-in support, weekly costs are typically £1,400 to £1,700. This provides a carer present continuously, available for all personal care, mobility, and support needs.
If you need night support only, sleep-in care costs £100 to £125 per night, whilst waking night care (carer awake throughout) costs £165 to £260 per night.
Funding Your Disability Support
From council direct payments to PIP and NHS funding we'll help you understand and access every option you're entitled to.
Direct Payments from West Midlands Council
If you have been assessed by West Midlands Council Adult Services as having eligible care needs, you can receive Direct Payments (or Direct Funding). These are payments you control to purchase care services directly, including from OliveCross Healthcare. Direct Payments offer maximum flexibility and choice. Contact the Direct Payments team on 01902 551294.
West Midlands Council Funding Assessment
You are entitled to a free care assessment from West Midlands Council under the Care Act. This assessment determines your eligible needs and any council funding you might receive. Funding depends on your assessed needs and your financial circumstances. The savings threshold is £23,250; above this, you are typically classified as a self-funder.
Individual Budgets and Personal Health Budgets
Some people receive Individual Budgets (combining council and other funding sources) or Personal Health Budgets from the NHS, particularly if you have NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. These allow you to purchase care flexibly.
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
If your support needs are primarily health-related (rather than social care), you may be eligible for free NHS CHC funding. This is assessed through a specialist assessment. CHC is non-means-tested and covers the full cost of care.
Employment Support Allowance
If you are of working age and unable to work due to your disability, you may be entitled to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). This benefit can help support care costs.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
If you are of working age and have a disability affecting mobility or self-care, you may qualify for PIP, a non-means-tested benefit worth up to £405 per month (as of 2026). PIP can help fund care costs.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
If you are under 16 or already receiving DLA, you may continue to receive it. DLA is a non-means-tested benefit for disabled children and young people.
Attendance Allowance
If you are over 65 and require help with personal care or supervision due to disability, you may qualify for Attendance Allowance (up to £108.55 per week as of 2026).
Self-Funding
Some disabled people choose to self-fund care privately, offering maximum flexibility and choice of provider.
Blue Badge and Travel Costs
If you have a mobility disability, you may be entitled to a Blue Badge (disabled parking permit) or Travel Concessions from West Midlands Council, reducing transport costs.
How to Get Started with Disability Support
Contact OliveCross Healthcare
Call us on 0333 772 4801 or email info@olivecrosshealthcare.co.uk. Tell us about your disability, the support you need, and your goals. We listen without judgment and discuss what support might help you live more independently and enjoyably.
Arrange a Home Visit
Our Registered Manager or an experienced disability support worker will visit your home in West Midlands. We will understand your physical environment, discuss your specific needs and aspirations, and explore how we can support you. We will talk about your preferences regarding support workers.
Discuss Funding Options
We will explain funding options available to you, whether through West Midlands Council Direct Payments, NHS funding, benefits, self-funding, or other sources. We can help you understand what you might be entitled to and how to access it.
Agree Your Support Plan
Together, we will create a detailed support plan outlining the days and times you need support, the specific tasks we will assist with, your preferences regarding support workers, and how we will communicate and review the service. You will meet your support worker and confirm your comfort with them.
Start your disability support journey with OliveCross Healthcare today.
We will walk you through a home visit, funding options, and a written support plan so you always know what to expect. No obligation until you are ready to go ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Support
Explore quick answers to common questions, or visit our full FAQ page for more details.
View All FAQsYes, we strongly encourage consistency of support workers. Developing a trusting relationship with your support worker is important and enables them to understand your needs and preferences deeply. We will provide the same worker where possible, with backup cover arranged in advance so you know who will visit if your regular worker is unavailable.
Why Choose OliveCross Healthcare for Disability Support?
CQC Registered: Fully registered with the Care Quality Commission, meeting highest quality and safety standards
Clinically Led: Our Registered Manager holds NMC registration, ensuring healthcare coordination and clinical expertise
Disability-Centred Approach: We specialise in disability support and understand the unique needs and aspirations of disabled people
Respect for Autonomy: We support your independence and self-determination, not imposing a care model but enabling your choices
Consistent Support Workers: We prioritise consistent relationships with experienced, trained support workers
Flexible and Responsive: We adapt to your changing needs and preferences
Local Expertise: We understand West Midlands communities and local disability services and resources