Inclusive showering

As occupational therapists do we think about the regulations that are in place to ensure products are safe for our clients to use? To highlight this issue, we take a look at how occupational therapists can be reassured that the showering products they recommend are ideally suited for the application. 

‘Future pro ofing’ is one of those phrases that seems to get banded about more and more, particularly when it comes to the provision and design of bathroom adaptation. But what do we mean by future proofing, and more to the point how do we achieve it? In this blog we explore what we mean by future proofing and how we can use inclusive design principles to achieve this.

In an era of austerity and declining health and social care budgets, accessing state funding for home adaptations is becoming increasingly difficult. This blog takes a look at the challenges and the opportunities for those who find themselves in this position may face, and the likely impact this will have on the role of occupational therapists in the future.

With more UK homes requiring bathroom adaptations to meet a variety of needs, installers are frequently required to recommend inclusive showering solutions. Here are some of the key factors that should be considered.