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Motability scheme 5 comments

Exchange disability benefit for leasing a vehicle People with severely reduced mobility who qualify for the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP (Personal Independence Payment) or higher rate mobility element [...]

Accessible Washbasins 0 comments

Accessible Washbasins for Independent Living Supporting Independence, Dignity and Safer Living at Home For many people, the bathroom is where independence is most easily lost – and most meaningfully regained. [...]

Kitchen Design 2 comments

As with bathrooms, kitchen manufacturers are beginning to recognise the needs of elderly and disabled customers with a growing range of thoughtfully designed kitchens.   Some of the kitchen design [...]

Bedroom Accessories 0 comments

The Granberg electric wardrobe lift shown here lowers the clothes rail smoothly down and towards the user, making garments easy to reach at the touch of a button. With up [...]

Telecare & Telehealth 2 comments

Telecare Telecare technology has developed considerably, providing a solution to the conundrum of maintaining independence without compromising security. Research carried out recently amongst more than 2,000 adults aged 65-93 found [...]

Homelifts, Stairlifts, Stairclimbing Solutions 22 comments

Stairlifts, also sometimes called chairlifts, are joined by homelifts, through-floor lifts, step lifts and stairclimbers as solutions to climbing stairs when mobility is impaired by age-related conditions such as arthritis, [...]

Grab Rails, Safety & Support 0 comments

Grab rails, supports and other safety products are important contributions to confident independence in the bathroom. Straight grab rails These are available in a variety of lengths and thicknesses – [...]

Accessible Showers 13 comments

Accessible showers provide an easy-to-use bathroom solution for the home, with a range of options to suit all levels of mobility, for both ambulant and wheelchair users. Some tips to [...]

Adjustable Beds 14 comments

Adjustable beds can improve health and well-being Adjustable beds, developed out of the profiling beds used in hospitals and nursing care, have proved very popular for use in the home. [...]