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Remote control showers to assist carers

Remote control showers to assist carers One of the saddest aspects for people with mobility problems is loss of dignity. It’s frustrating being unable to manage everyday tasks without help;…

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Effectively providing for your elderly and disabled tenants

  Effectively providing for your elderly and disabled tenants Research by the Smith Institute forecasts that by 2034 there will be 170,000 more residents with mobility problems living in…

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New NICE guidelines and occupational therapists’ input

New NICE guidelines and occupational therapists’ input In November 2015, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), published their guidelines for ‘Social care for older…

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Increasing your sales revenue with inclusive living solutions

Increasing your sales revenue with inclusive living solutions It’s no secret that the average life expectancy of UK residents is ever-increasing, but with this comes an opportunity for you to…

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Assisting the elderly and disabled with your plumbing choices

Assisting the elderly and disabled with your plumbing choices As a plumber you visit a multitude of customers on a weekly basis, but with the rising average age of UK residents, you are sure to be…

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Improving quality of care in your care home

Improving quality of care in your care home In a care home, the main objective is to provide a safe and caring environment for the elderly residents. However, there’s an ever-growing need to…

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AKW is Continuing To Be Greener

At AKW we see ourselves as an environmentally friendly and responsible organisation. We are pleased to announce that we have just passed our recertification audit for ISO14001:2004. The…

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Quiz: How well do you know Dementia Care?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have recently created a guide on creating Dementia-Friendly Bathrooms, which has been produced for all those involved in Dementia care: • health and care…

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How to Install a Wet Room on a Timber Floor

[youtube id="FewD4mjFmtY"] Watch our video on How to Install a Wet Room on a Timber Floor using AKW TuffForm former and FormSafe tanking kit to guarantee a waterproof seal! Since supplying our…

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Infographic: How to Save Water

Here at AKW we really do care. That includes caring about matters such as how to be as environmentally friendly as we can as a company and how to produce products that allow the end user to be as…

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Accessibility: Shower Screens, Curtains & Enclosures

The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in any home; this means that it is vital for this room to be accessible for everybody who lives there. This begs the question though… What makes…

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Accessible Kitchens – Top 10 inclusive considerations

When designing a kitchen for somebody with specific needs, it’s essential to centre the design around the needs of the user rather than the space available. This will allow the kitchen to be…

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