Access and Independent Living
Access
Access to and around the home on a day to day basis is a number one priority for most people and as such this forms one of our most important audits. As we get older some day to day tasks can become increasingly difficult and what many people don't realise is that your home design, fitting and fixtures can either help with daily routines or hinder them.

Independent Living
Our Access and Independent Living audit not only covers items of access and mobility but also looks at all those issues that allow you to control and regulate your home environment consistently and easily.
Independent Living also relates to issues of financial independence and control of your lifestyle. The choice of fixtures fittings and materials that are durable and sustainable all effect long term independence and are make up an important aspect of this audit.
Knowing how to make you home accessible and enhance your independence as you age will allow you to plan ahead and make changes over time to suit your needs now and in the future while maintaining an attractive and inviting home.
Topics included in this audit are:-
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- Access and Mobility
- Movement around the Yard
- Pathways and Ramps
- Steps and Stairs
- Room Circulation
- Storage
- Operation of Doors and windows
- Operating Lights
- Access to Bathroom and Kitchen Facilities
- Bench Heights
- Controlling Temperature
- Environment Management
- Financial consideration and selection of fittings and materials
Download our Free Information Sheets
Even the smallest changes around your
home can have an impact on your safety,
comfort and day to day life.
Our information sheets provide hints and
ideas to show you how you can make your home suit your needs and help you to enjoy life.



