Case Studies

Stylish, Multi-Generational Accessibility, Thanks to AKW

Creating a multi-generational home that meets the needs of all its members can be difficult, particularly when it comes to the bathroom. This was the challenge faced by one Leicester-based family.…

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Accessible lighting changes lives in St Helens, Merseyside

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 …

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

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…

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

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…

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Case Study: NKS Contracts | Retrofitting social housing showers

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, …

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AKW products create a functional new home for Rozina

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…

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Case Study: Lypiatt Lodge

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…

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New Kitchen Creates Independence for Wheelchair User

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…

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New Wet Rooms at Royal Court Care Homes

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 …

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Continued Independence for Ms. Wiliams

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…

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Sliding Screens Create Room for Ms. Oliver

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…

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Bath Out Shower In for Mr Porter

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…

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