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What’s the best shower seat?

What’s the best shower seat?

When choosing the correct shower seat the following list may help customers: How practical is it? Is it easy to use? Does the design fit my new bathroom? What functionality does it have? How comfortable is? Does it support me and provide additional handrails? What do the Occupational Therapist’s recommend? Is there a market leader with a proven track record?…

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How do I get a Level Access Shower?

How do I get a Level Access Shower?

There is two routes which can be considered when requiring a level access shower. You contact a suitable contractor such as, Adaptec to provide a quotation and if necessary, a specification of works. Engage directly with the contractor and complete the adaptation privately If you believe you qualify for a Disability Facilities Grant (DGF), you can contact your local authority…

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DFG means testing process

DFG means testing process

DResearch published by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in 2011 identified four stages within the means testing process: Assess how much the household needs to live on. This is referred to as ‘allowable income’ and is calculated using a set of standard allowances for living costs using basic amounts of income support/pension credit and a flat rate allowance for housing…

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Plumbers Tool Kit

Plumbers Tool Kit

PA plumber will need an array of tools throughout their career. Each instruction will provide unique challenges which may require a particular tool. Below is a list each plumber should carry at all times. Tool box or bag                                                                 Copper tube bender                                                       Screwdrivers – cross and straight heads Hammer – claw and club Chisels – wood and brick Basin spanner Various…

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Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity

L“We have found thousands of disabled and older people are trapped in unsuitable homes, unable to move around freely.” In a paper published in 2015 called ‘The Long Wait for a Home’ by the Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity the above statement was issued. The paper identified that there is a huge shortage in the amount of housing available for disabled…

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How to Install a Level Access Wetroom

How to Install a Level Access Wetroom

Adaptec Group is pleased to provide a link below to a very comprehensive blog from one of our suppliers, Impey The Wetroom Specialists, on how to install a level access wetroom. When fitting an inclusive showering area, installers are keen to recognise the relevant design elements and understand how they will benefit the user. Specialist manufacturer and founder of the…

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10 Reasons to love the Adaptec Group

10 Reasons to love the Adaptec Group

Adaptec Group’s management team has been in business since 1982. In this time we have built a reputation based on the following 10 reasons: Reliable Professional Great Workmanship Polite Friendly Tidy Knowledgeable Expertise Market leaders Positive thinking 🙂 Level Access Showers Uxbridge, Level Access Showers Hounslow, Level Access Showers Kingston, Level Access Showers Twickenham, Level Access Showers Weybridge, Level Access…

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