What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy utilises different water temperatures and applications to treat symptoms of health conditions. It is also known as water therapy or aquatic therapy. Hydrotherapy can be as simple as taking a warm bath at home and includes the use of pressurised jets, hot and cold temperatures and…
The concept of Luxury focuses on creating a sense of opulence, sophistication, and exclusivity. In a physical form this is characterised by high-quality materials, attention to detail, and a seamless blend of form and function. In a bathroom setting, luxury designs often include rich and varied textures, and elegant finishes…
The 2019-20 English Housing Survey revealed that that 53% of households (one million) do not have the adaptations they need – up from 45% (864,000) in 2014-15. A third (33%) of households that need adaptations say their home is unsuitable and they would like to move. These are topline figures…
A third of UK households are multi-generational according to the 2020 edition of Aviva's How We Live Report, with older relatives accounting for 14% of all multi-generational households. The 2016 version of the same report series recorded that older relatives accounted for 9% of multi-generational households so a significant increase…
Traditionally viewed as the safer choice for a range of social care needs, residential care homes are no longer the default choice. The rise of private sector care at home providers, increased flexibility in local authority care budgets and advancements in assistive technology have made living at home with support…
It was American novelist and poet Sylvia Plath who claimed, "There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them." The therapeutic benefits of taking a bath have been known since the time of Hippocrates when health-conscious individuals first started…
What are walk-in shower baths? Walk-in shower baths combine the functionality of a shower and a walk-in bath, they typically feature a door that reveals a low threshold, allowing users to easily walk in and out of the unit. A Walk-in bath often includes safety features such as grab bars…
The UK has an aging population, and currently just 9% of the housing stock is classed as accessible. The government has recently introduced new legislation which requires that all new homes be built to minimum accessibility standards, including entrance level step-free access. However, campaigners argue that the measures don’t go…
The bathroom facilities are one of the most important aspects of any reputable care home, and they need to be exemplary in order to satisfy the residents and their families, as well as staff members, stakeholders, financial controllers, boards, and inspectors. Strong bathroom design is essential to ensure the very…
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that in April there were 2.7 million people across the UK who claim additional support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP). PIP claimants receive between £94.80 and £608.60 every four weeks from the DWP. PIP is designed to…
A Glasgow man who uses a wheelchair and needs an adapted home is attempting to raise £20,000 to enable him to live there with his girlfriend and nine-year-old son. Stuart Coll, who is 43, suffers from arthrogryposis multiplex congenital - leading to curved joints - and needs an adapted bathroom…
Disability charities have been promoted to warn half a million disabled people in the UK that they may be made finically worse due to major changes to benefits rules by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that came into effect on 27 January. According to the Mirror, the changes…
The government has earmarked an extra £68m in additional funding to enable people with disabilities to adapt their homes throughout England. The Disabled Facilities Grant funding was announced on the International Day of People with Disabilities (3rd December 2020) and will be part of the Better Care Fund, it was announced by Kelly…
Upgrades to Help You Age in Place More people are choosing to live in their homes for as long as possible, as for many elderly people their homes not only have a strong emotional connection, but it is likely they have built a connection to the local community and have…
A recent job illustrates a popular choice for our customers; converting a bathroom with a bathtub into an accessible bathroom with easy access shower. To establish our customer’s needs we first conducted a home appointment. We discovered that this bathroom already had the best of both worlds with a bathtub…
Mr C was beginning to find his bath a little difficult to use and wanted to replace it with a shower that would be easier to access. So, he decided to look for a suitable firm on Which Trusted Traders. How to find a reputable accessible bathroom fitter Which? Trusted…
Mr and Mrs G moved to a new property that had a shower. Although they got along with the shower they decided they really missed a bath and set about looking into an easy access bath which could be used with their level of mobility. Both had used a standard…
During a stay in hospital, Mrs J had opportunity to use an accessible wet room and found it to be a big improvement on the shower room she had at home. The level floor gave easy access and the wide open space provided an obstruction free shower area. On her…
Mr Y approached us looking for an easy access shower. He was finding his bath had become very difficult to use, a situation that had crept up slowly, and now just wanted to replace the tub with a shower that would be easier to use. New bathroom or new shower?…
One of our recent customer's arthritis had worsened to the point that he was struggling with the bathroom. His son had learnt of his difficulty and was keen for him to change the bathroom to an easy access solution, so he put him in touch with us and some other…
Even at the best of times, the bathroom can be a hazardous place, accounting for a large number of accidents in the home. It does not help matters if you are getting unsteady on your feet. Increasingly a number of older people, who are in good health, are preparing for…
Mr D has issues with his spine that affect his daily mobility, making performing tasks in the bathroom difficult. He had a large bathroom with a shower and bath in it, but they were unsuitable for his level of mobility. Absolute Mobility were approached to help make improvements that would…
With advances in healthcare, improved living standards and a general trend towards eating better and exercising more, many of the population are now enjoying a much longer and healthier life. Evidence of this is seen with many people now living into their 80s and 90s. However, this longer life isn't…
Using the toilet safely and comfortably is one of those things we take for granted, until reduced mobility makes it difficult to do so. Changes in the body's ability to balance, co-ordinate hand and arm function or a weakening of muscles and joints can all impede the ability to continue…
When it comes to upgrading the bathroom to provide assistance when mobility is starting to decline, we're often asked which is the best solution between a walk-in bath, an easy access shower or a wet room? There is no one answer, as each comes with its own advantages, and disadvantages,…
As we all get a little older, it's not uncommon for everyday actions to become a bit more difficult to do. We might notice that getting in and out of chairs takes more effort, or that going up and down the stairs takes more time and can leave us feeling…
Adapting a home to make it easier for someone with mobility problems to live in can be an expensive task. Many adaptations have to be tailored to suit the specific mobility needs of the people living in the home and using its facilities. This can make the cost quite high.…
A recent blog caught our eye on www.carehome.co.uk, if you're interested we've included the link at the bottom of our blog should you wish to read the whole article. It highlights the interesting reduction in falls in a care home, by utilising an innovative lighting scheme. The scheme came about…
