If you develop mobility issues, you will need to make your home more accessible. Whilst in some cases you may have to move home completely, it isn’t always necessary. There are various adjustments you can make to your current home, such as purchasing portable ramps. In this blog we’ll look at ways in which you […]
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If you are, or you know, an elderly adult who is generally independent but needs help with certain chores, an assisted living residence may be a good choice. Sometimes a nursing home with round-the-clock care isn’t necessary and with a small amount of help you can continue to live alone. Assisted living residences are built
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Giving everyone the right to fair treatment is a legal duty. The Equality Act 2010 says that public spaces must make reasonable adjustments to accommodate people with disabilities, such as providing access ramps. This includes restaurants, pubs, cafes and other places where people eat meals. However, whilst it is a legal requirement to make these
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Your AirBnB property may be more accessible than you think. Though not all homes will meet a potential guest’s needs, there are things that can be done to increase accessibility. Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility will really appreciate your efforts. Can wheelchair users navigate your space? You may have assumed that your space
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A new national lockdown is beginning this week and is expected to go on until December 2nd. Though the measures aren’t quite as strict as they were as during the first lockdown, our normal lives will be disrupted. You may be concerned about whether or not your new wheelchair ramp can be installed. For wheelchair
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As a wheelchair user, there are many physical obstacles in everyday life to overcome. Some of these are obvious, like needing to use a lift to go up floors in a building or a ramp to climb levels. Some, on the other hand, are less obvious. Even overcoming slightly raised thresholds in your home can
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Buying a home can be a stressful time. It’s even harder if you’re looking for a property that is wheelchair accessible. In the first part of this blog we looked at considerations such as whether the area is wheelchair friendly and if the exterior of the house has a wheelchair ramp. In this part we’ll
As cases of coronavirus rise again, it’s important to remain vigilant about reducing our risk of catching it. This can be more difficult for wheelchair users who have to use more shared equipment, such as your disabled ramp and hand rails. Having to touch the same things as other people makes it harder to keep
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For many older people, remaining independent is very important. Staying in a much loved home provides comfort and happiness but it can be harder as we age. There are many mobility problems to face, such as using steps and getting in and out of the bath. However, there are various accessories, such as modular steps,
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Now that people are returning to work after lockdown, things may have changed within the office environment. Making a place of work Covid safe will affect all employees, but changes made to the physical environment can be particularly challenging for disabled people. The UK Government has put guidance in place for employers, outlining reasonable adjustments
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