Read our articles and news which reflects living with reduced mobility in your home.
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.
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…
