In-house Medical Equipment via Insurance

By ​Stairlift Guru Reviews UK

Independence is the key to life after an accident, illness, injury or simply because you are getting older.  Independence ranges from mobility equipment such as a mobility scooter to wheelchairs for both outdoor and indoor use. It is often the simple things that make a difference, such as hand rails for stability or kitchen equipment specifically designed for ease of use.
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There are several opportunities to get financial help with your mobility after an accident, illness or injury so please check out your personal insurances and also look into the Disabled Facility Grant benefits available from your local council.

Simple in-house alterations can make all the difference to your daily life and include:

• Widening the doors
• Installation of ramps
• Improve access to and around your home
• Improving your heating system so it’s suitable for your needs
• Adapting heating and lighting controls to enable easy use​
  

​Also consider the installation of a wet room or a walk-in shower.

Wet rooms can provide the most stylish, contemporary solution to your bathing difficulties.  They can be suitable for any size of bathroom and provide an unrestricted showering experience. Whether you are wheelchair bound or find the step into a tub as a barrier, this is the choice for you as the floor is the same level throughout the room. Also it will have slip-resistance safety flooring and will be a 100% waterproof area.

A walk-in shower is increasingly becoming the preferred option for many, especially the elderly. Many use a sit down shower version with no door, with easy access that can be further designed for wheelchair access.

When installing your wet room or walk-in shower small additions will make all the difference such as stools, chairs, horizontal or vertical rails, and swivel bath seats or stools.​

Before making your final decision on any of the above installations seek advice from an occupational therapist about the changes you would like to make to your home. Your local council should be able to let you have an appropriate contact.