Disabled Products News

Pensioners' two-year wait for shower access

A Welsh pensioner has been "failed miserably" by his local council after facing a two-year wait for disabled shower facilities.Brian Smith, a 70-year-old resident of Hanover Court sheltered accommodation in Pembrokeshire, needs access to disabled shower facilities due his severely [more...]

Charity welcomes housing plans

Government plans to make all new homes suitable for the elderly should result in the nation's housing stock gradually becoming fit for purpose, according to a charity. As part of a national strategy for coping with the housing [more...]

Flint reveals future-proofing plan

By 2013 all new homes will have to be future-proof, under plans announced by housing minister Caroline Flint. Charity Help the Aged recently complained the condition of the nation's housing stock was forcing the elderly to move into [more...]

Elderly encouraged to think about home improvements

People heading towards old age can ensure they are able to remain living in their own home by future-proofing their property, according to a charity.The annual bill for living in a care home is in the region of £23,000, but [more...]

Impey launches promo DVD

Disabled shower trays and wetroom manufacturer Impey has produced a new DVD featuring people with disabilities testifying to how their lives have improved since installing the company's products. The film has been produced in conjunction with ITN and [more...]