Functional Improvements Best For Bathrooms
If you’re planning to make some changes to your bathroom this year then it’s best to focus on making functional improvements.
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Brits Spend £3k A Year To Upgrade Homes
Research has found that, on average, each UK adult affords £3,048 on home improvement jobs every 12 months.
Netflix Launches New Disability Show ‘Special’
Netflix has launched its new show entitled ‘Special’ highlighting the challenges disabled people face in their daily lives.
Disability Access To Improve In 73 Train Stations
The government has pledged £300 million to transform 73 train stations to help disabled rail passengers across the UK. Visit our blog to find out more.
Bathroom Refresh ‘Popular Home Improvement Project’
A study looking at the most popular home improvement projects found that 34% of homeowners spent money on their bathroom in the last 5 years
Accessible Home Improvement Pilot Launched
A pilot project has been launched in the UK to help boost the number of accessible homes available for the country’s ageing population.
Design Assumptions ‘Stop Buildings Being Inclusive’
One academic in Australia believes that one of the issues holding more buildings back from being inclusive is current assumptions about design.
New Homes ‘Should Be Built For All Ages’
A survey found that 72% of Brits believe all new homes that are built should be designed so that they’re suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
How To Stay Safe In The Bathroom As You Get Older
There are a number of things you can do to make the bathroom easier & safer to use as you get older.
Inaccessible Housing ‘Holding Back Those With Disabilities’
Campaigners have highlighted how disabled people living in inaccessible housing are 4 times more likely to be unemployed than those in an adapted property.
Disabled US Vlogger Shines Light On UK Toilet Accessibility Issues
While bringing accessibility to your own bathroom, whether that’s disability baths or grab rails, is one thing, outside of the safe space of your own home, it’s clear that the level of accessibility equipment can vary, making what is an essential process less than easy for many with disabilities. While those in the UK may […]
Chores ‘Can Help Dementia Sufferers Maintain Their Identity’
If your partner is suffering from dementia, it’s important that you still allow them to be involved in the day-to-day tasks associated with running a home. This is the advice of Dr Gayle Madden, Admiral Nurse Professional and practice development facilitator, who offered some tips to couples who are dealing with a dementia diagnosis or […]
