Adaptations Funding Archives : John Ford Group

There are some really common pitfalls that happen when planning accessible renovations. At the John Ford Group, we’re here to stop you from making the same mistakes.

28 January 20250Comments

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Accessible Renovations

Adapting your home with accessibility in mind needs some careful planning. Rush ahead and you’re going to make mistakes that will probably be costly - as well as a huge

by Lucinda Dawes

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7 January 20250Comments

The Importance of Fire Safety in Accessible Home Design

Fire safety is crucial in any home, but it becomes even more critical in homes designed for accessibility. Individuals with reduced mobility, impaired vision and limited hearing capabilities face unique challenges

by Lucinda Dawes

How To Secure Funding For Major Home Adaptations Your Ultimate Guide2

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7 November 20240Comments

How To Secure Funding For Major Home Adaptations: Your Ultimate Guide

Many UK homes aren’t designed to accommodate accessibility. From steep staircases to narrow hallways and doorways, those who live in homes that don’t suit their mobility needs can find everyday

by Lucinda Dawes

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28 September 20240Comments

The Impact of Colour Contrast in Accessible Design

Colour contrast isn’t something many people think about simply because, for many of us, the defining line where one colour ends and another begins is of little importance, but when

28 August 20240Comments

Adapting Your Home For Temporary Disabilities

Adapting to a change in health or mobility can be stressful enough. Factoring in making your home accessible can add to that stress. If your mobility is affected in the

by Lucinda Dawes

Independent Living For People With Parkinson's

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28 January 20240Comments

3 Areas To Improve Independent Living For People With Parkinson’s

Independent living is something we take for granted, but for many people with mobility challenges, the average home simply isn’t set up to accommodate them. Individuals living with Parkinson’s may come

7 June 20230Comments

Fall Prevention – How Can Home Adaptations Help?

Everyone should be able to feel safe in their own home- and fall prevention can be a key part of this. For the elderly and those with disabilities, this is

by Lucinda Dawes

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28 May 20230Comments

Home Adaptations: The Importance Of Independent Living

While we grow up, we crave independence. And for many people, outside of childhood, there will never be a time when they have to consider what it means to be

by Lucinda Dawes

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7 May 20230Comments

What To Look For In An Adaptations Contractor

If you’ve been searching for a specialist adaptations contractor, you’ve probably found that we’re few and far between. That’s because it requires experience, knowledge and skills in designing and installing

by Lucinda Dawes

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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