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Home adaptations

Our guide explores home adaptations to help you continue to live independently, from fitting ramps, stairlifts and grab rails to bathroom adaptations.

Installing a stairlift

3 min read

A stairlift can help you live more independently at home – but it is a big investment. Find out if it might be the right option for you.

Ramps for the home

4 min read

If getting in and out of your home is a challenge, fitting a ramp could help. We explain the different types of ramps, with tips on where to fit them.

Grab rails

6 min read

If you’re having difficulty moving around your home because of poor balance or decreased mobility, it may be helpful to consider installing grab rails.

Installing and fixing grab rails

3 min read

If you’ve decided that grab rails would help you around your home, it’s important to make sure they are properly installed. Use our guide to help you.

Bathroom adaptations

6 min read

We explain your options for making bathing easier – including walk-in baths, walk-in showers and wet rooms.
Real-life stories
Neil's story
63 | LONDON
Read Neil’s story about home adaptations he made for his mother to make her safer.
Lynne's story
82 | PEMBROKESHIRE
Read Lynne’s story about installing a stair lift into her home after a hip and knee replacement.
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Safety around the home

Use our checklists as a starting point to think about the basic safety aspects of your home – such as lighting, ...

Technology around the home

There are many simple technological aids available to help make your life easier and safer, and to give you more peace ...

Live-in care

Live-in care enables you to stay in your own home rather than move to a care home. Find out how live-in care works and ...

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