Lucinda Dawes, Author at John Ford Group : Page 12 of 13

18 October 20220Comments

Funding For Adaptations: Everything You Need To Know

According to the disability charity Scope, people living with a disability come up against £583 of extra monthly costs due to their impairment. (The full report makes a fascinating read;

by Lucinda Dawes

Advice

11 October 20220Comments

The Value Of An Occupational Therapist

At The John Ford Group, we know that the layout and usability of a patient or customer’s home setting play a huge role in their independence. But anyone with limited mobility

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

4 October 20220Comments

Which Adaptations Are VAT Exempt?

At the heart of The John Ford Group lies the belief that everyone deserves to enjoy their home life as fully and as independently as possible. Installing adaptations to a home

by Lucinda Dawes

Products

27 September 20220Comments

ActivMotion Rise & Fall Kitchen Units

Did you know that 18% of UK households include a person with a mobility need? This can make the average home setup incredibly difficult to use for a huge number of

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

20 September 20220Comments

5 Home Adaptations You Didn’t Know You Needed

When you imagine home adaptations to improve accessibility, you’re probably imagining ramps and chairlifts. And while these are practical solutions for many access issues, home adaptations can be so much

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

13 September 20220Comments

Door Widening For Wheelchair Access – How Does It Work?

Getting around old houses that weren’t built with accessibility in mind is challenging if you use a wheelchair. Simple alterations made around the home can be life-changing for those with limited

by Lucinda Dawes

Products

6 September 20220Comments

Hydrotherapy At Home – How Does It Work?

It’s long been known that hydrotherapy is incredibly beneficial for individuals with limited mobility. Various specific physiotherapy exercises carried out in warm water have been proven to alleviate physical complaints

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

16 August 20220Comments

The Closomat Accessible Wash And Dry Toilet – What You Need To Know

Feeling clean and living independently shouldn't be at odds with one another. And yet, so many people with limited mobility lack the facilities needed to go about their days in

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

2 August 20220Comments

Adaptations That Don’t Look Like Adaptations

It’s challenging to find attractive adaptations that allow people to enjoy their homes and live as independently as possible. Most available adaptations tend to be clinical-looking and unsightly; the focus is

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

20 July 20220Comments

Temporary Shower Pods & Toilet Pods: How Can They Help?

Limited mobility can make bathing and toileting a tricky task, and most homes simply aren’t set up for it. The result is that many people have to leave their homes

by Lucinda Dawes

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