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7 March 20230Comments

What Is An Occupational Therapist Assessment?

Are you looking into adapting your home? If so, you might have heard or read references to an ‘occupational therapist assessment’. Perhaps you've got one coming up or have been advised

by Lucinda Dawes

Advice

28 February 20230Comments

Living With Adaptations: What Is It Like?

Home adaptations can completely change the lives of people living with injuries and disabilities. Some accessibility-friendly changes to a property can be fairly significant, while some are less so. But what

by Lucinda Dawes

Advice

21 February 20230Comments

Accessibility Modifications That Will Make Life Easier

Are you considering making accessibility modifications to a property? Perhaps you’re wondering which accessibility adaptations and modifications are going to be the most helpful. There are so many ways of making

by Lucinda Dawes

Advice

14 February 20230Comments

Adapting A Rented Home – What You Need To Know

Do you rent or own? Not everyone is on the property ladder. If you’re living with reduced mobility and renting your home, you might be wondering what adaptations you’re allowed to

by Lucinda Dawes

Adapting Your Garden for Elderly and Disabled Accessibility3

Advice

7 February 20230Comments

Outside Adaptations: What Should You Consider?

When you’re thinking about an accessible home, outside adaptations can get overlooked. Toilets, stairs and beds are likely to come top of the list. And fair enough. But being able to

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

28 January 20230Comments

Why Wall Panels Don’t Work For Adapted Bathrooms

Wall tiles are better for adapted bathrooms than wall panels. When you’re adapting a whole bathroom to make it more accessible, you have two options when it comes to the walls. Do

by Lucinda Dawes

Advice

21 January 20230Comments

Are Modular Accessible Ramps Right For Your Home?

Are there steps leading up to your patient or customer’s front or back door? Does your home include split-level rooms or garages which are impossible to navigate in a wheelchair? A

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

14 January 20230Comments

Stairlifts – Everything You Need To Know

Not being able to use the stairs often prevents individuals from accessing half of their property, creating big problems and often rendering the home unfit for purpose. The installation of a

by Lucinda Dawes

Advice

7 January 20230Comments

Step Lifts – Everything You Need To Know

Does your patient or customer’s home feature a step that isn’t wheelchair accessible? Not being able to move from the ground to a higher levelled area can be frustrating and downright

by Lucinda Dawes

Guides

28 December 20220Comments

Shower Screen Vs Shower Curtain – Which Is Safer For Accessibility?

Adapting a bathroom for someone with limited mobility? You’ve probably already considered user-friendly showers and accessible toilets. Wheelchair-friendly and accessible sinks tend to come pretty high up on the agenda too. But

by Lucinda Dawes

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