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 offices. The majority of their work is undertaken with housing associations and local councils under long-term …
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 autonomously. Although various houses and flats had previously became available, issues regarding wheelchair …
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 centre, in close proximity to local shops, amenities and bus services. The home accommodates residents …
Mr. Paul Scarrott who is quite short and his wife Jackie, who has Spina Bifida and is a wheelchair user who has 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 had various units in their kitchen replaced to …
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 provided. Being built in 1987 the home was beginning to look a …
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 to my blindness but other than that I can …
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 the house but uses a wheelchair for outside. “I wish we had a …
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 out. After having a fall my bathroom was adapted with a wet floor …
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 particularly struggled with the bath and could not get out of it; the …
Lesia is the Estate Manager at Housing 21’s Kenneth Launder Court in Liskeard, Cornwall. She is delighted that her residents now have total independence following complete bathroom adaptations by AKW. “Kenneth Launder Court is a village with a roof on top – it has a family feel to it. My residents come here to feel safe …
