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Are you aware of all the latest government and business proposals in the realms of mobility and health affecting you and your family? We trawl the internet to help you stay independent and live longer in your own home.
Bathing or taking a shower can be common difficulty for older people or people with limited mobility. It can be a very daunting task for some, the fear of falling and injury can mean that they will do almost anything to avoid having a bath or shower. For caregivers, it can be concerning whether…
An unfortunate reality of life as we get older is that it becomes increasingly difficult to get around the home. One area of the home that can be particularly difficult, and dangerous, is the bathroom. If you enjoy a bath and want to keep a bath but find it difficult climbing in and out then…
What to consider when changing the home bathroom for assisted care? In the UK over 6.6 million of us are classified as a caregiver. That figure will include professional working carers as well as family carers. Adapting a bathroom for assisted care at home is the key to providing good home care. For the…
The bathroom is such an important part of the home. Not only does it provide you with certain practicalities but it also offers you a place for quiet contemplation and relaxation. With this in mind, there are plenty of things you can do to elevate the space and create your own calming oasis. Here are…
It can be difficult to manage your hygiene when you have limited mobility. Whether it’s temporary or ongoing, difficulty moving can make even sinking into a lovely bath a challenge. Fortunately, there are ways to adjust things so you can enjoy comfortable bathing regardless of whether you have limited mobility or not. Use a Bathing…
NHS England has set out plans that WILL allow you to see a GP at the weekend and up to 8pm on weekdays. Bespoke Bathing have many customers who tell us of their struggles to get an appoitment to see their GP, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. So we wanted to share this news with…
How does a home carer work, cost and what can they do to help you in your own home? A paid carer come to your home and can really make a huge difference to your life, and as strange as it sounds, it can be liberating/life changing to you and those around you, especially if…
Four Bathroom Aids If You Have Limited Mobility Mobility issues can have a big impact on people’s quality of life, whether they’re due to old age, a disability or a temporary injury. Whatever the cause, when it’s difficult to move around you might find that everyday tasks such as showering or bathing pose more of…
So, what is a walk-in bath combination? We take a closer look at Britain’s Favourite The Walk-in Bath with Shower – The Combination of a bath and shower with screen and seat in a very compact design. If you want to keep your bath, and shower but make it easier to get in and out…
If you are considering installing a new mobility access bathroom for you or someone you care it is good to know, what exactly is the difference between a walk-in shower and a wet room? They are both very popular options for those with reduced mobility, elderly or disabled homeowners. Here’s an overview of the…
TOP 5 MOBILITY CARS 2022 Here at Bespoke Bathing we have many customers who have reduced mobility, and we can empathise with all the issues that rises from adapting the home. With home lifts and easy access baths, another dilemma is choosing the right car. There are various makes, models and types of cars available…
Risk-Free Showers in a Wheelchair One of the biggest risks when bathing if you use a wheelchair is the transfer. Moving from chair to bath or even shower seat can be quite dangerous and carries the risk of falling especially due to the slippery nature of the bathroom. Fortunately, there is a solution. Creating a…
How to Improve Elderly Mobility As you get older, you may find that your mobility isn’t as good as it once was. You may also worry about elderly loved ones and their mobility levels, especially if they live alone. Getting older is inevitable, but a sudden change in mobility levels can be frustrating or worrying…
Feeling stiff and sore? There’s nothing like a hot bath to help you relax and ease the tension in your muscles. However, you can add a few things to your bath water to help with your relaxation. Here are some of the best options for soaking after a long day. A walk-in bath can really…
5 Ways to Make Your Bathroom More Accessible Even if you personally don’t need an accessible bathroom just yet, it’s a good idea to make it easy for anyone to use your bathroom. It’s a relief for friends and family to come to a home and realise that they can use your facilities. All it…
Why Consider Investing in a Hygiene-Bidet? Many people consider a bidet an essential part of their bathroom. There are so many reasons as to why to invest in a bidet, and could prove to be really useful for you as well as a brilliant addition to your bathroom and here are just a few of…
The bathroom. When redecorating, it can often take a back seat in favour of living spaces or finally converting the garage into another room. But a bathroom remodel can do wonders for the value of your property, and it can offer a stylish future proof bathroom that will suit you and your families needs. From…
Three Key Health Benefits Of Taking A Bath Practiced for centuries, hydrotherapy has proven benefits for both our mental and physical wellbeings. Taking a warm bath has been scientifically proven to improve the health of our minds and bodies, from soothing sore muscles to relieving stress. We look at three of the key health…
How To Make Your Bathing Experience More Comfortable Taking a relaxing bath is one of the best things you can do to unwind. It’s also something that can be a real challenge for those with mobility issues. With this in mind, there are a few things you can do to make your life easier and…
Reasons Why You Should Get a Hygiene-Bidet If you or someone you care about experiences mobility issues or has an injury that impacts their day-to-day life, using the bathroom can be a slightly stressful experience. Using the toilet is something that everyone has to do, what’s more, ensuring that you are comfortable and that…
Can I Have a Walk-In Shower With a Small Bathroom? Space might not necessarily be in your favour but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have the bathroom that you need, it may need updating to suit your life and health now and in the future. What do we mean by this? Well, if…
As we get older, so do our parents. It’s quite likely that your elderly parents will need a helping hand at some point and if you are one of the 40% of families in the UK looking after a parent or grandparent, you need to be prepared. The average home is not necessarily equipped to…
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) is a motor and sensory neuropathy of the nervous system characterised by a progressive loss of sensation and muscle tissue across various parts of the body. There is currently no curative treatment and while many have never heard of CMT, it is the most commonly inherited neurological disorder. Bathing with CMT can…
Designed to clean your sensitive areas after urinating or defecating, a bidet sprays fresh water to wash away any residue left on your skin. Compared with wiping, many people find bidets are much gentler on their skin than using toilet paper and are used as the predominant toilet systems for many countries across the world.…
Roughly 80% of falls in the home occur in the bathroom and a large number of these falls are among the elderly. While this may be the most dangerous room in the house, there are ways to prevent most falls. Here’s how: 1. Use Anti-slip flooring Regular floor tiles can be quite slippery if there’s…
If you’re suffering from mobility issues or a disability, taking a shower can seem like a mountainous task, with many traditional showers not offering the accessibility or functions required for those with restricted movement. Today, there are a number of solutions to increase the accessibility of your bathroom, including installing a walk-in shower. In this…
In truth, wet rooms can be a brilliant addition to your home, offering up practicality, functionality, safety and access for types of homeowners with reduced mobility who may need to use walking aids or wheelchairs in the shower. With a sleek design comes easy maintenance, and a shift away from constant cleaning. Your property’s value…
We all deserve a little luxury sometimes. Just because you’re suffering from old age or a mobility issue, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a nice relaxing bath in the evening. With a walk-in bath, nearly everyone can enjoy the luxury of a steaming hot bubble bath, regardless of their age or condition. Set The Mood…
Bathing is a crucial part of life, an important aspect of self-care which is just as important for older people and the disabled. Bathing stems from the physiological need of cleaning away accumulated waste and dead skin that may otherwise lead to infection or simply general poor hygiene. It is crucial in maintaining an acceptable…
According to the charity Aspire a shocking fact is SPI paralyzes someone every four hours! The number of people being injured or diagnosed each year in the UK with a spinal cord injury is now estimated to be around 2,500 – 35 per week. Sadly, in the UK it is now estimated that there are…
The Importance of balance and stability whilst using a shower or getting in and out of the bath after a stroke. Anyone who has a physical disability will usually find that the bathroom can potentially be more hazardous after the medical issue occurs. Someone who has, for example, had a stroke, may find it harder…
Are you fed up of people abusing the disabled bays in your area? Have you or your carer been unable to park in a disabled bay? Have your say and help improve the awareness campaign. This August the Disabledmotoring.org will be running the annual BAYWATCH survey. They will be asking mobility drivers to contribute to…
We just love a little treat for our customers! We are giving away a generous £250 M&S Vouchers with all easy access bathroom installs, booked before the 31st May 2021. Call us if you would just simply like some advice on an easy access bathroom or if you would like to arrange a…
MS and Bathing What is MS and bathing at home with MS? So, what actually is Multiple Sclerosis? For those that do not know, Multiple sclerosis is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between…
Say ‘out with the old, and hello to the new’ this spring with Bespoke Bathing Springtime is traditionally the time of year when homeowners start to think about improving their home with renovations and ensuring their home meets their mobility needs. At Bespoke Bathing we can offer you a brand-new spring refurbishment in your bathroom with added…
Win a very British Picnic Hamper to share with friends this Springtime! The Henley Hamper (worth over £100) is a Cotswold wicker picnic basket full of delightful treats, the winner can share with friends or loved ones that they have missed throughout this lockdown. Here at Bespoke Bathing, we are celebrating springtime as we come…
Each year the 20th March is celebrated as International Day of Happiness, and this year, more than ever, we all have to look for happiness in such a negative situation. This day has been celebrated since 2012, when it was founded by the United Nations to promote the idea that feeling happy is a global…
Here at Bespoke Bathing and Bespoke Homelifts we want to celebrate what a great team we have here at head office. Our sales and customer service team work so hard to ensure all incoming enquiries are handled with care, sensitivity and professionalism. The sales and customer service team take great pride in giving all our customers the information they…
We find people have a real preference with regards to their personal care needs. But can we define which one is best for you? It really is a personal choice, but as our mobility needs change so do our bathing habits. Benefits of having a soak in the Bath: A long relaxing soak can be…
The Bespoke Bathing team completely understands that you might be concerned about having surveyors and tradespeople in your homes during these unprecedented times. We would like to reassure you and let you know of our operating measures during Covid-19 and the current 2021 lockdown. Please do contact us if you do have any questions or…
Self-care has become so important over the past year, that’s especially true this January, for ‘Blue Monday’ and beyond. So here are the little things that you can do to give yourself a much-needed dose of positivity as we kick off 2021. Don’t let Covid stop us talking with loved ones and friends. Call a…
Bathing is a crucial part of life, an important aspect of self-care which is just as important for older people and the disabled. Bathing stems from the physiological need of cleaning away accumulated waste and dead skin that may otherwise lead to infection or simply general poor hygiene. It is crucial in maintaining an acceptable…
How to Make Sure Your Workplace is Disability Friendly It’s vital that businesses ensure their workplace is accessible and open to all, for both the sake of the business itself and its employees. Employing a diverse workforce is an important part of being a good employer and ensuring your workplace is disability friendly is the…
Four Bathroom Aids If You Have Limited Mobility Mobility issues can have a big impact on people’s quality of life, whether they’re due to old age, a disability or a temporary injury. Whatever the cause, when it’s difficult to move around you might find that everyday tasks such as cooking or bathing pose more of…
The Bio Bidet range of douche / bidet style toilet seats has been improved with the introduction of a new easy to use control for their top of the range BB1000 Supreme model after extensive consultation with both users and experts in design. This brings it into line with the BB800 Prestige model. The key…
Are delays to DFG holding people back in hospital? A study by the leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire has found that 67 percent of councils had disabled residents waiting longer than the 12-month statutory maximum deadline for completing essential home adaptation work. Furthermore, across 180 councils, an average of over 1,000 people per year waited…
UK homes are hazardous/not adapted to meet elderly and disabled needs A new report from the Centre for Ageing Better on inequalities in sectors such as housing, work, and health for people in their 50s and 60s has shown that a large proportion of the UK’s population is at risk of suffering in later…
How to entertain yourself in the weeks ahead as lockdown drags on? As lockdown continues with no definite end in sight, especially for the over 70s, we need to adapt to our new “everyday”. The whole nation is trying to find new and interesting ways to entertain themselves so we have collated some fun ideas…
We have all heard the expression “A healthy body means a healthy mind.” As we get older lack of mobility can cause serious problems for us in our daily lives especially during COVID lockdown. Many of us have experienced the frustration of not being able to do what we could before – like getting out…
Cancer sufferers can turn to support from Macmillan Grants The cancer support charity Macmillan has the ability to provide grants for people living with cancer. These grants have been accessible through the charity since 1924 so that people who suffer with cancer can be financially stable in their condition or for various other reasons. These…
Is a brand new bathroom something you are thinking about installing? Or maybe you’re considering remodelling the current bathroom you have? If you want a new bath or shower, why not opt for a low-level access walk-in shower? As well as their simple design and straightforward accessibility, there are myriad other benefits to having an…
Relaxing your body and mind in a relaxing tub is an ideal way to unwind after a stressful day. The calming water in a bath provides so many benefits to your body. Moreover, just because you experience mobility issues does not mean you should be deprived of having a nice bath at the end of…
Wetrooms are amazing to add functionality and style to any bathroom. Not only do they establish a stylish and modern look, they also decrease cleaning and maintenance and are very appealing to potential buyers should you ever opt to sell your property. With this in mind, here in this blog we run through some of…
At the moment NHS trusts have responsibility for setting their own car parking prices and arrangements. However, by April of this year the all 206 Hospital trusts will be required to provide free parking for certain types of patients with reduced mobility (disabled blue badge holders) and frequent outpatients that have to manage long term…
Every 4th February World Cancer Day takes place. World Cancer day was created by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to help in the effort to save millions of lives and significantly reduce the amount of people affected by this deadly disease. The main aim is to improve cooperation in the battle against cancer and…
From a Walk-in Shower to At Home Care: How to Keep Your Elderly Relative Safe It goes without saying that the home is a place where you should feel relaxed, calm and ultimately, safe – whatever your age. Sadly, as we get older, the activities which at one point we would have seen as a…
A new free app called What3Words can now help you pinpoint your given location within an extremely precise margin anywhere in the world. This is particularly useful in an emergency as you can use it to provide the emergency services with a very accurate location, which will prevent them from wasting valuable time searching for…
Visiting a hospital is a stressful enough experience without having to worry about the cost and ease of parking when you get there. In recent survey by PA media they found that 86% of patients and visitors at hospitals think that parking adds stress to a visit. This shows that the expensive prices of parking…
You are probably aware of the huge increase in people suffering from diabetes. Recent data from NHS Digital shows that nearly 5,000 patients with Type 2 diabetes are admitted to hospital every day. World Diabetes day (14th November) has been created to raise awareness of the condition and the negative impacts that it has on…
Petition to tighten regulations for scooter users. After an incident on Feltham’s High Street, London the family of a 92-year-old who suffered severe injuries after being hit by a mobility scooter is now supporting a petition asking for the government to review the regulations surrounding mobility scooter usage and liability. The petition was created by…