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PHPI Awards – Most Popular PR Article

We, in the Marketing Department at AKW, were left feeling rather chuffed with ourselves last month.  We were delighted when one of the main trade publications in our sector, the Professional Heating …

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AKW SmartCare Plus – The groundbreaking thermostatic care shower

Packed with market-leading care features specially designed with a team of Occupational Therapists. With technical innovations such as wireless remote control and monitoring via iPhone app, the AKW…

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Do you have a project or customer that needs an accessible kitchen? AKW Specialise in finding a solution

Do you have a project or customer that needs an accessible kitchen? If the answer is yes then look no further. AKW specialise in finding a solution – the result? A fully inclusive, accessible…

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Cardiff Smart House – An Example of Best Practice in Accessible Living

The Independent Living Centre built within Cardiff City Council’s depo which houses equipment for minor housing adaptations, began construction in 2015 to demonstrate, in a practical setting, the…

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Loneliness – A Silent Hidden Pain

In the summer, my family and I were on holiday in Cornwall and we couldn’t resist a visit to one of our favourite places - St Ives. And there, I met a lady, albeit only briefly, who I will never…

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The accessible kitchen shortage in the UK

An accessible kitchen is one that is designed specifically for a less abled or wheelchair user whilst at the same time being suitable for the other users in the household. In terms of its…

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AKW Creates Stroke Bathroom Guide

Stroke is the fourth single largest cause of death across the nation, and second in the world. The UK is now home to over 1.2 million stroke survivors. These survivors are likely to live with the…

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Why Dementia-Friendly bathrooms are a care home must

As our population ages, dementia is becoming much more dominant. 163,000 new cases of dementia are diagnosed in England and Wales each year and 80% of care and nursing home residents have some degree …

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What makes an accessible kitchen accessible?

At AKW we focus on making fully accessible kitchens, factoring in the layout of your room, and your physical abilities and requirements. Our accessible range provides stylish and functional…

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Easing the pain of arthritis with clever bathroom design

Unfortunately Arthritis is the biggest cause of pain and disability in the UK. As well as pain, people suffer fatigue, stiffness in joints and can become increasingly weak. This often means that…

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AKW – Life Made Better

In support of the Care England 2106 Conference that took place on Wednesday 16th November, AKW were invited to support the event with the production of a video by ITN Productions. The video featured…

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The OT Show 2016

This year's Occupational Therapy show is now over, but will be remembered as the best one yet! The show took part over two days at Birmingham's NEC, with even more activities and tasks for OTs to get …

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