Independent Living

12th February 2021

My care, my way: refining a proactive and holistic care model for over-65s

The traditional, clinical model of care is reaching its limits, with services for older people too often disjointed and unable to meet people’s needs in a […]
8th February 2021

AKW launches stylish Onyx shower cubicle

AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessibility solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its Onyx Care Pod. This stylish, standalone shower cubicle […]
14th January 2021

A family affair: successful trial sees rehab provider allow married couple to move into onsite accommodation

A Cambridgeshire rehabilitation provider is set to offer on-site accommodation for relatives of its rehab patients following a successful trial run, which saw it accommodate the […]
19th November 2020

Abacus Academy to launch for latest CPD healthcare professional education

Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, the award-winning specialist bath manufacturer, will be launching its new online Abacus Academy on the 25th November 2020 to coincide with the […]
16th October 2020

Disabled Facilities Grant funds ‘magic’ Stiltz Homelift…

…for stroke survivor and visually-impaired Steve Steve Waller, 64 from Rotherham, is the latest stroke survivor to be safer at home after the installation of a […]
14th July 2020

Build Build Build, but don’t build like before

Trudi Beswick (pictured below right), Champion for Disabled Children & Families, CEO – Caudwell Children, Board Member – Design In Mental Health Network, Steering Group Member […]
4th June 2020

Housing 21 rolls out future proof bathrooms

Housing 21, a leading not-for-profit provider of Extra Care and Retirement Housing, has worked together with Motionspot to design environments for people that can adapt as […]
20th May 2020

New Abacus video assessments to support disabled bathers recommended by Occupational Therapists

Video client assessments from Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions are proven successful so that Occupational Therapists can support disabled bathers without the need for home visits. Part […]
27th April 2020

Theraposture video assessments and virtual assistive bed demonstrations deliver positive outcomes​

Theraposture, a specialist supplier of adjustable beds, chairs and care cots, has rolled out its new video assessment and demonstration service with positive results for clients […]