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Accessible lighting changes lives in St Helens, Merseyside

20th December 2019

The St Helens Council’s Private Sector Housing department works hard with tenants and landlords to improve housing conditions in homes across the borough of St Helens, Merseyside. On hearing of the challenges faced by a disabled resident with...

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Innovative lighting approach from AKW and local care provider transforms accessible bathrooms

20th December 2019

The Manchester Local Care Organisation is used to looking at community-based care differently and this approach has led to its Equipment and Adaptations Service taking an innovative approach to lighting two accessible bathroom...

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AKW packages style and functionality together for St Philips Care Home Group bathroom upgrades

10th October 2019

AKW packages style and functionality together for St Philips Care Home Group bathroom upgrades St Philips Care Group is the leading independent care home provider in the UK and is responsible for 32 homes across the country. As part of the...

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Case Study: NKS Contracts | Retrofitting social housing showers

17th November 2017

The Company NKS Contracts Limited was established in 1992 and now directly employs over 100 local staff and has an annual turnover in excess of £8 million. Following continued and sustained growth, the company now operates from two regional...

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AKW products create a functional new home for Rozina

14th November 2017

After being in the Dean Neurological Unit for two and a half years, Rozina’s care team were having difficulty finding her a suitable home in the community. Rozina was keen to move into accommodation that would allow her to live independently and...

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Case Study: Lypiatt Lodge

14th November 2017

The Company Situated in a grade II listed period house in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Lypiatt Lodge is a nursing home that welcomes residents with both longterm and respite needs. The home is situated in a residential area near to Cheltenham town...

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New Kitchen Creates Independence for Wheelchair User

25th April 2016

Mr. Paul Scarrott who is quite short and his wife Jackie, who has Spina Bifida and is wheelchair bound had difficulties with their kitchen units being too high and out of reach. 2 years ago their OT put in a recommendation to the council and they...

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New Wet Rooms at Royal Court Care Homes

25th April 2016

Deputy Manager Rosemary joined a new management team at Bromford Housing’s Royal Court care home in 2011. With 43 flats over 6 floors and residents reaching up to 98 years the care home provides 24 hour care with meals and laundry service being...

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Continued Independence for Ms. Wiliams

25th April 2016

At 89 years old, Ms Williams is still very active and mobile and looks after herself in spite of problems with her eyes, spine and leg and can continue her independence with the aid of her new low level shower tray. “I cannot read and write due...

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Sliding Screens Create Room for Ms. Oliver

25th April 2016

In her 70’s, Ms. Oliver has been living in her  house for 43 years now and had her bathroom installed a year ago. Ms. Oliver suffers from lymphodoema making legs very swollen and also with arthritis in the spine. She is able to move around in...

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Bath Out Shower In for Mr Porter

25th April 2016

Mr. Porter is 80-years old with considerable mobility difficulties and had been battling getting into the shower over the bath for two years before his Health Authority approved his grant. “I used to have a bath but I could no longer get in and ...

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Much safer for Mr and Mrs Smith

25th April 2016

In their 80’s Mr and Mrs Smith are the only married couple living at Chelmsford Court and have been residents for 2 years. Bill has rheumatoid arthritis and is partially blind and were the first residents to have their bathroom refurbished. Bill...

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