The government has launched a multi-part £1.6bn strategy to help improve the lives of disabled people, help improve independence and accessibility in homes, as well as require landlords to ensure that common areas are accessible to all. The National Disability Strategy, a multi-departmental document that includes every corner of the government, was…
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has called on the government, following a consultation, for the mandating of an accessibility standard in the Building Regulations that is currently only applied by a planning condition. However, Architects’ Journal reports, RIBA added that there should be exceptions so that developers can…
Ageing in place refers to the ability for the elderly to be able to continue living in their own home and community - safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. This can often mean that homes must be redesigned to accommodate the changing needs of the…
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…
With declining mobility there comes a point where a person has to consider giving up their independence and moving into a care home. In some cases this will be the most appropriate solution. In other situations, some individual's will still be able to undertake many day to day tasks independently…
Some mobility bathing firms offer their customers a one size fits all approach. No matter what your needs are in the bathroom, or how big or small your bathroom is, they have only one type of walk-in bath and one type of shower to offer, sometimes with a hefty price…
HMRC offer a number of VAT exemptions for people with a disability, chronic illness or a terminal illness. The VAT exemptions apply to many daily livings aids including mobility scooters, rise recline chairs and adjustable beds, as well as building works, like ramps, door widening and installing a walk-in bath…
Last year, we were approached by a local customer who now lived on the ground floor of his house due to a progressive disability. He wished to remain living in his family home surrounded by many years of memories and did not want to move. Following a stay in hospital…
