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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.

Q. Are there any regulations regarding which type of mixer shower must be fitted in a bath/shower room?
Steve Saunders, Triton’s Senior Technical Manager, tackles some of the questions most commonly asked about mixer showers by installers attending training courses held at the company’s HQ in Nuneaton.

With time typically of the essence when it comes to retro-fit projects, Triton, the Great British Shower Company, developed the T80Z Thermostatic Fast-Fit. Bringing together the benefits of its market-leading T80Z Fast-Fit and the original T80Z Thermostatic, the result is a thermostatic electric shower which saves time on site.

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.

With an estimated social housing stock of four million in England alone, comprehensive product knowledge helps to ensure tenants can enjoy a reliable shower all year round. Providing continual development opportunities for every member of your team, Triton’s complimentary training is designed to support electricians, installers and call operatives.

When specifying bathroom products for a commercial building or residential development, good design and functionality are both key to meeting the needs of the end user. 

There are a number of different considerations to make in a shower specification, but top of the list is ensuring client satisfaction.