If you are looking at buying a power chair then please read the guide that we have produced to help you choose the right one. Its so important that you make a good decision up front. https://t.co/fdc5dwt9fz
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 31, 2018
Care Costs can easily be in excess of £100K. Therefore, you should speak to a financial advisor to work out the best way to pay. Use our directory to find one in your area. https://t.co/3BJyGVqBUV
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 31, 2018
Riser recliner chairs are one thing that can help make your life easier as you get older. Read our guide that explains what they are and also see our top tips on buying one. https://t.co/d7Je0ZZpma
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 31, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 31, 2018
A Drawdown Mortgage is a type of equity release scheme, offering greater flexibility and freedom compared with traditional plans. Very popular way to pay for your care costs. Our guide explains what you need to know. https://t.co/VUnuZXyzzA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 31, 2018
Keeping fit and mentally active is so important to anyone living with #dementia. We have produced a detailed guide with loads of different tips and ideas as to how you can maintain your physical and mental health. An informative read. https://t.co/fPuBE7nR7S
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
It often surprises us how many people don't speak to a financial advisor before deciding how to pay for their care costs. Use our directory to find specialist care fees advisors in your area. https://t.co/3BJyGVqBUV
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
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Do you need some help in deciding what the best type of wheelchair is for you? We have produced a guide to help explain the different types and what you should look out for when choosing what to buy. https://t.co/GCItBywN4F
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
Are you looking to find a home care, residential care or live in care provider? If so, why don't you use our FREE CARE FINDER SERVICE. We've built a chat robot to help you. It's very different to what you may have seen below. Give it a go! https://t.co/S6NiErexaP
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
A blog on how to future proof your toilet to make life easier as you get older. An informative read from @closomatuk - https://t.co/TNVeGXMh1D
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
NHS Continued Care Funding is a nightmare to navigate. See if the NHS should pay for your care costs by speaking to a specialist. Here is a directory of people that can help. https://t.co/QAEINiYO4E
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
A Protective Property Trust is increasingly used to protect your assets and allow them to be passed on to your children. We share our top tips on what you need to think about and how to set one up. https://t.co/ef2oaubl3G
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
A Discretionary Trust Will can be used to minimise your tax liability on death. It allows you to leave all or part of your estate to a trust, which is created in your Will. A worthwhile read if you want to protect your assets. https://t.co/wfyc4Nf8v2
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 30, 2018
Elderly care is changing and Live in Care is now more popular than ever. Read our guide on what these changes will mean if you are looking at care. https://t.co/R0pewwkYis
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 29, 2018
Travel insurance for over 70s can be incredibly costly – and the price can often come as a shock. Our guide gives you LOADS of Top Tips on reducing the cost and saving yourself a lot of money! https://t.co/4NFXFm8Jq5
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The Court of Protection (COP) makes decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who cannot make decisions at the time they need to be made. Read our guide that explains a lot more. https://t.co/Vb9GvzTfXw
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 29, 2018
An Interest in Possession Trust allows you to stay in your home whilst transferring the assets to a trust to protect them for your spouse & future generations. Read more about how they work here. https://t.co/SYfk0bKLj2
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 29, 2018
One of the most stressful areas when it comes to #care is working out how you will pay for it. Typically there are 6 ways you can pay. Our guide explains what they are. https://t.co/MBuPhYNC6r
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Are you looking to find a home care, residential care or live in care provider? If so, why don't you use our FREE CARE FINDER SERVICE. We've built a chat robot to help you. It's very different to what you may have seen below. Give it a go! https://t.co/S6NiErexaP
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With #funeral costs rising, more and more people are looking at putting in place pre-paid funeral plans. Read our guide on what they are and what you need to think about. https://t.co/L28NEyICz0
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 29, 2018
A Living Will or 'advance decision' allows you to set out your wishes and refuse medical treatment in future. Read our guide that sets out what it involves and how to make one. https://t.co/Q5x72YKRsc
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 28, 2018
A Lasting Power of Attorney for Property & Financial Affairs enables your trusted person to manage your financial and property assets on your behalf when you can't do so yourself. Read more here. https://t.co/AVQLj0qe43
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 28, 2018
NHS continuing healthcare funds all assessed health and social care needs resulting from disability, accident or illness. If you meet the criteria, the NHS should meet the full cost of your care. Read more here. https://t.co/br2aPGcYQL
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 28, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 28, 2018
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Do you or a loved one live with #dementia? If so, we've produced a 10K word article that shares 51 great tips to help with daily life. We cover topics from maintaining mental health, wellbeing & legal and financial affairs. A must read. https://t.co/sRyMuEzGuk
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 28, 2018
A Living Will allows you to set out your wishes now, so that they can be followed in future if you are incapable of communicating or making a decision. Read more about this sensitive topic here. https://t.co/mJxdwryfxe
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 27, 2018
Are you thinking of using Equity Release to pay for your care costs? Well you should always take advice. Use our directory to find advisors in your area. https://t.co/d3bT8M0lwM
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Equity release allows you to release money from your house, tax-free, and generate an income based on the value of your home. This can be used to pay your care costs. Read how here. https://t.co/z9GoHCJgS4
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 27, 2018
Have you been thinking about getting a Will made up? If so, why wait and not do it straight away. Our directory has professionals that can help you in your local area. https://t.co/rls1v5XgP1
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 27, 2018
If you own your own home you don't need to sell it to pay for your #care costs. Why not rent it out? Our guide explains how you could do this and keep an asset to pass on. https://t.co/2wm0F9KTgs
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 27, 2018
We know that running a care home can be challenging. With so much on your plate, updating your technology and equipment can fall on the back burner. But having an up to date phone and WiFi system is not only important for the smooth running of your care home but also the health and safety of your residents.
In our experience of helping over 400 care homes, Yo Telecom are here to tell you how new phone and WiFi systems can help increase the success of your care home in just 5 simple steps!
Let’s get started:
Cut outs and crackling noises on the phone are annoying for both you and your callers and they can also be highly dangerous.
Imagine you have a medical emergency in a room on the top floor of your care home and your cordless connection doesn’t reach here.
We’ve heard stories of staff members having to shout down hallways to another staff member who is on the phone and, even worse, carers who haven’t been able to answer the phone to give ambulances directions as they need to stay in room with a resident. It doesn’t have to be like this!
With a Yo Telecom phone system with cordless handsets we can guarantee complete cordless coverage throughout your entire home. So cut outs and crackling are a thing of the past and your staff can carry a cordless with the confidence that they can make and take calls from wherever they are.
See what one of our client’s had to say about our cordless phones below.
If a caller has a bad experience on the phone to you, it can damage the reputation of your care home.
Having a phone system with Call Recording will allow you to listen to your calls whenever you want so you can assess the strengths and weaknesses of your staff and make improvements where necessary.
By using Yo Telecom’s call recording, one of our care home managers found a staff member was turning away enquiries by saying ‘sorry no vacancies’ when there were spaces in the home.
In this day and age WiFi, or lack of WiFi, can be a real deal breaker so it’s important to make sure you have a strong connection that reaches every room of your care home.
Often your residents will need keep in contact with their family members via Skype or Facetime and, if they can’t move around easily, they will need WiFi in their room in order to do this.
If you can’t provide this it will often leave your residents feeling frustrated and this may lead potential new residents to look elsewhere when they enquire about your home – costing you lots of money in missed revenue.
With a Yo Telecom WiFi system your connection is guaranteed to reach even the furthest corner of your care home, so your residents can browse the web and Skype as much as they want. Plus your staff can use the latest in care technology without worrying about connection dropping (for example, using iPads to make care plans and for dementia friendly software).
With the amount of calls you receive each day it can be hard to keep track of how many calls you are missing and these calls can be important enquiries or family members trying to speak to a resident.
If they can’t get through, or don’t get a call back, this can create a bad impression in their mind.
This is where the Call Logging feature of the Yo Telecom phone system really comes in handy. It will notify you as soon as you receive a missed call, like the call log on your mobile phone, so you can call back straight away and pleasantly surprise your callers!
There’s nothing worse than waiting on hold in silence.
Fill those awkward silences with marketing messages to give your callers a better understanding of the service you provide. This the perfect time to build trust and educate your callers, rather than leaving them wondering if they have been cut off.
You can also use this time to let your callers know about any open days or seasonal information that may be of importance – such as opening times, visiting hours etc.
Summary: Investing in great communications leads to greater success and happier residents.
If you would like to know more about anything discussed in this article, please call us on 02381 103195 or email ryan@yotelecom.co.uk to be put in contact with an expert telecoms consultant!
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 27, 2018
A long term care #annuity is a way to use your savings through an insurance company to pay for your care. Our guide explains what they are and how to buy one. https://t.co/jRn8BuKQG6
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 27, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 26, 2018
Are you looking to find a home care, residential care or live in care provider? If so, why don't you use our FREE CARE FINDER SERVICE. We've built a chat robot to help you. It's very different to what you may have seen below. Give it a go! https://t.co/S6NiErexaP
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 26, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 26, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 26, 2018
If you are fortunate enough to have sizeable investments then you can use the income from that to pay for your care fees. Read our guide as to how you would do that. https://t.co/8jm4J6ljFh
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The cost of care homes is becoming more expensive. We've produced a calculator to help you work out the costs which can easily be over £100k. Plus we've answered the 12 important financial questions you should consider when moving in to a care home. https://t.co/azJx5sWUkN
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 26, 2018
As you get older, the costs of care for you or a loved one can become daunting. However, did you know that the NHS sometimes has the responsibility to meet some or all of these care costs? Our guide explains it all. https://t.co/sDlsesvoUN
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 25, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 25, 2018
Are you looking to find a home care, residential care or live in care provider? If so, why don't you use our FREE CARE FINDER SERVICE. We've built a chat robot to help you. It's very different to what you may have seen below. Give it a go! https://t.co/S6NiErexaP
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 25, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 24, 2018
A Protective Property Trust is increasingly used to protect your assets and allow them to be passed on to your children. We share our top tips on what you need to think about and how to set one up. https://t.co/ef2oaubl3G
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 24, 2018
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When someone is living with dementia, day to day tasks can get difficult. That's why we see #dementia clocks as a very useful product to have. You can read our top tips on buying the right type of clock here. https://t.co/87Gp2ecKyw
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 24, 2018
Making life easier for yourself as you get older is really important. That's why we have seen an increase in the use of electric recliner chairs. Read our guide which gives you loads of useful tips on buying one. https://t.co/HSNEAzXqtW
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Are you looking to find a home care, residential care or live in care provider? If so, why don't you use our FREE CARE FINDER SERVICE. We've built a chat robot to help you. It's very different to what you may have seen below. Give it a go! https://t.co/S6NiErexaP
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 22, 2018
A Drawdown Mortgage is a type of equity release scheme, offering greater flexibility and freedom compared with traditional plans. Very popular way to pay for your care costs. Our guide explains what you need to know. https://t.co/VUnuZXyzzA
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 22, 2018
It often surprises us how many people don't speak to a financial advisor before deciding how to pay for their care costs. Use our directory to find specialist care fees advisors in your area. https://t.co/3BJyGVqBUV
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 22, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 22, 2018
A Protective Property Trust is increasingly used to protect your assets and allow them to be passed on to your children. We share our top tips on what you need to think about and how to set one up. https://t.co/ef2oaubl3G
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 21, 2018
Are you looking to find a home care, residential care or live in care provider? If so, why don't you use our FREE CARE FINDER SERVICE. We've built a chat robot to help you. It's very different to what you may have seen below. Give it a go! https://t.co/S6NiErexaP
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 21, 2018
A Discretionary Trust Will can be used to minimise your tax liability on death. It allows you to leave all or part of your estate to a trust, which is created in your Will. A worthwhile read if you want to protect your assets. https://t.co/wfyc4Nf8v2
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Elderly care is changing and Live in Care is now more popular than ever. Read our guide on what these changes will mean if you are looking at care. https://t.co/R0pewwkYis
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 21, 2018
Travel insurance for over 70s can be incredibly costly – and the price can often come as a shock. Our guide gives you LOADS of Top Tips on reducing the cost and saving yourself a lot of money! https://t.co/4NFXFm8Jq5
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 21, 2018
The Court of Protection (COP) makes decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who cannot make decisions at the time they need to be made. Read our guide that explains a lot more. https://t.co/Vb9GvzTfXw
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An Interest in Possession Trust allows you to stay in your home whilst transferring the assets to a trust to protect them for your spouse & future generations. Read more about how they work here. https://t.co/SYfk0bKLj2
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 21, 2018
One of the most stressful areas when it comes to #care is working out how you will pay for it. Typically there are 6 ways you can pay. Our guide explains what they are. https://t.co/MBuPhYNC6r
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 20, 2018
With #funeral costs rising, more and more people are looking at putting in place pre-paid funeral plans. Read our guide on what they are and what you need to think about. https://t.co/L28NEyICz0
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 20, 2018
Are you looking to find a home care, residential care or live in care provider? If so, why don't you use our FREE CARE FINDER SERVICE. We've built a chat robot to help you. It's very different to what you may have seen below. Give it a go! https://t.co/S6NiErexaP
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A Lasting Power of Attorney for Property & Financial Affairs enables your trusted person to manage your financial and property assets on your behalf when you can't do so yourself. Read more here. https://t.co/AVQLj0qe43
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 20, 2018
NHS continuing healthcare funds all assessed health and social care needs resulting from disability, accident or illness. If you meet the criteria, the NHS should meet the full cost of your care. Read more here. https://t.co/br2aPGcYQL
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) July 20, 2018
Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do as you get older as it helps you to avoid or reduce the amount of inheritance tax your family pays. Read more in our guide. https://t.co/56f81mYBnL
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Do you or a loved one live with #dementia? If so, we've produced a 10K word article that shares 51 great tips to help with daily life. We cover topics from maintaining mental health, wellbeing & legal and financial affairs. A must read. https://t.co/sRyMuEzGuk
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A Living Will allows you to set out your wishes now, so that they can be followed in future if you are incapable of communicating or making a decision. Read more about this sensitive topic here. https://t.co/mJxdwryfxe
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Are you thinking of using Equity Release to pay for your care costs? Well you should always take advice. Use our directory to find advisors in your area. https://t.co/d3bT8M0lwM
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Equity release allows you to release money from your house, tax-free, and generate an income based on the value of your home. This can be used to pay your care costs. Read how here. https://t.co/z9GoHCJgS4
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Have you been thinking about getting a Will made up? If so, why wait and not do it straight away. Our directory has professionals that can help you in your local area. https://t.co/rls1v5XgP1
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If you own your own home you don't need to sell it to pay for your #care costs. Why not rent it out? Our guide explains how you could do this and keep an asset to pass on. https://t.co/2wm0F9KTgs
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A long term care #annuity is a way to use your savings through an insurance company to pay for your care. Our guide explains what they are and how to buy one. https://t.co/jRn8BuKQG6
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A Power of Attorney for Health & Welfare enables a nominated family member or friend to make decisions on your behalf regarding your day-to-day care and wellbeing. Read more here. https://t.co/RC45ZFPyul
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Inheritance Tax is a tax placed upon money and property that is gifted or inherited. However, there are steps you can take to avoid it. Read our top tips! https://t.co/A0gi0tIVUV
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Home Care is a cheaper alternative to a care home. Use our calculator to see what it will cost in your area. Plus we have answered the top 14 financial questions you should ask when working out your costs and how to pay them. Be prepared! https://t.co/ucCPjAQ7cS
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If you are fortunate enough to have sizeable investments then you can use the income from that to pay for your care fees. Read our guide as to how you would do that. https://t.co/8jm4J6ljFh
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The cost of care homes is becoming more expensive. We've produced a calculator to help you work out the costs which can easily be over £100k. Plus we've answered the 12 important financial questions you should consider when moving in to a care home. https://t.co/azJx5sWUkN
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As you get older, the costs of care for you or a loved one can become daunting. However, did you know that the NHS sometimes has the responsibility to meet some or all of these care costs? Our guide explains it all. https://t.co/sDlsesvoUN
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Ever wondered about WHY you should speak to a financial advisor before going in to care? Read our guide that explains what they do to help you. https://t.co/i4jZF2R3yM
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Are you thinking about setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney for you or a loved one? If so, our directory has specialists that can help you in your area. https://t.co/vcrbcIw5Ui
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Deferred payment schemes are offered by local authorities to help those without immediate access to care home funding to pay for their own care. Our guide explains how they work. https://t.co/dBg1rxf3py
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A Home Reversion Plan is suited to individuals over 65 looking for a method to help them pay for home care or live in care. Our guide explains what it is and if it might or might not be right for you. https://t.co/32RElAT552
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Avoiding care fees by giving away your assets is not something you can do. However, there are steps, through early planning, you can take to mitigate your future costs. Read our article that sets out the things to consider. https://t.co/bU5ycSIYV5
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You’re probably reading this because either you, or someone you love, now need additional support. You’re not alone- far and away the majority of people who need it 
have either gradually or suddenly reached that point.
It’s life-changing, so it’s important to take steps to ‘future proof’ as far as possible, to minimise disruption. If there is one certainty in life, it is that we change as we age: building work or moving home is stressful enough, without the worry of having to do it again in a matter of months….
One aspect of daily living where limitation impacts perhaps more than any other is going to the toilet and using the bathroom. After all, would you like someone to wipe your bottom? Yet we all ‘go’, and on average eight times a day. So making sure the bathroom- and particularly the toilet therein- address one’s needs is crucial.
Sometimes, something as comparatively small as changing the WC to something more assistive can make a world of difference to one’s need for care support, whilst maintaining hygiene, dignity and independence.
In new build homes, Lifetime Homes criteria help deliver that future-proof requirement.
New British Standards have now been produced that apply to multi-occupancy buildings- such as care homes. The new Standard (BS8300:2018) applies to both new builds and refurbishment/ upgrades. It has increased and refined the basic provision of accessible bedrooms.
But for most people, the focus will be on staying in their existing home, and adapting the existing WC/bathroom to accommodate their needs. But remember, as I highlighted above, needs change. What suits now may not in a matter of months. I say again: would you like someone to wipe your bottom?
A shower toilet is a great option, as it has integrated cleaning (douching and drying). So you don’t need a carer to help.
There are a number of shower toilets available. Whether you are an individual buying for your home, or looking at the facilities provided in a care environment, consider:
With this- or any other piece of assistive technology, daily living aid- bear in mind how long it is going to be needed, how often it is going to be used, and the stresses to which it will be subjected.
Do the homework, and your home/ carehome will work for you- at least in matters toileting, for as long as you need.
For further information: www.clos-o-mat.com
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