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COT 2016 – Thank You Super OT’s

A record-breaking number of 1,500 delegates attended the College of Occupational Therapists 40th annual conference which took place at the Harrogate International Centre. AKW was there again to meet…

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‘Little Things Matter’ – Braille Name Cards

As consumers, we all like nothing better than feeling good about a purchase we have just made. Very often this feeling isn’t just about what we’ve bought, it can equally be about the experience…

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Standard and Silverdale Range Extension

Recently demand has risen for our Made to Measure screens, we decided to take our 35 most popular 'Made to Measure' screens and make them available as a part of our standard stock. We have added a…

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Little Things Matter – ‘Sorry we missed you’ cards

As consumers, we all like nothing better than feeling good about a purchase we have just made.  Very often this feeling isn’t just about what we’ve bought, it can equally be about the experience …

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The Merchant’s Guide to Bathing Solutions for People with Dementia

According to the Alzheimer’ Society, there are around 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia. With an ageing population, that’s likely to rise to around two million by…

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Wetroom Alternatives to Screeding

Wet room alternatives to screeding To screed or not to screed – what’s best for a wet room? Good screeding demands practice and skill to achieve a perfectly level floor, while incorporating the…

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Bathroom Solutions to Help Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

Bathroom solutions to help Alzheimer’s and dementia patients We use the bathroom without even thinking about it, yet it can be a major challenge for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia.…

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Adaptive Solutions Doesn’t Mean Bland Designs

Adaptive solutions doesn't mean bland designs It’s always seemed unfair that disadvantaged people should have to put up with adaptive solutions that look, frankly, utilitarian. For too long the…

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Wet Rooms Are Growing in Popularity

Wet rooms are growing in popularity It’s a fact most likely borne out by your own customers’ enquiries and orders: demand for wet rooms is increasing. A recent survey by AMA Research reported…

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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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