AKW-MEDICARE

LIBERTY HOUSE
POINTON WAY
HAMPTON LOVETT
DROITWICH SPA
Worcestershire WR9 0LR

Tel: 01905 823298
Fax: 01905 823297

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www.akw-ltd.co.uk

Suppliers of: bathrooms for the disabled disabled shower enclosures care home showers bathrooms for the disabled shower enclosures for elderly disabled access shower trays easy access bathrooms level access showering easy access showering disabled access showers grab

AKW are leading suppliers of high quality showering, daily living and kitchen solutions to the elderly and less able.

With over 35 years experience in the accessibility market we design and manufacture products specifically for the end user. We do not adapt existing products to suit our client’s needs.

AKW supply solutions to the majority of local authorities, housing associations and contractors within the UK through a highly experienced national sales team. Our national sales team and trained surveyors are dedicated to providing detailed product knowledge and advice on which products would best suit the user’s requirements.

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Bathroom Products

Our full range of sanitary ware and bathroom accessories gives you a complete bathroom solution, whatever your need. Our bathroom products are optimally designed for maximum comfort; conforming to national standards for guaranteed quality and specially developed, although not exclusively, for users with reduced mobility.

Commercial Products

Our commercial sanitaryware range is designed for the individual wants and needs of our customers:

  • Specially developed for users with reduced mobility
  • Conforms to national standards for guaranteed quality
  • Strong and reliable with safety features
  • Lifetime warranty for your total peace of mind

Showering Products

Showering is an important part of life. That’s why we’ve carefully chosen a range of care showering products to give you safe and comfortable showering experience, whatever your space or need.

AKW also offer several easy access shower tray designs, electric showers, shower screens, shower seats, wastes, pumps and accessories.

Wet Rooms

With a wide choice and contemporary designs, AKW is here to help you create a domestic Wet Room with plenty of style, along with high levels of accessibility and functionality.

Adapted Kitchens

The AKW Kitchen range offers the exciting combination of intelligence, style and function. Inspired by leading Occupational Therapists and created using our 15 years of design experience the range from AKW goes above and beyond standard design concepts for disabled kitchens.

Mobility Support

Carefully designed around you, all our Mobility Support products are designed to help you make the most of your home, whatever your needs. Products include Free Standing Shower Seats, Grab Rails, Ramps and Toilet Plinths.

Brassware

Our attractive new brassware range isn’t just designed for ease of use and installation – it’s designed for a lifetime of satisfaction. That’s why it comes with a lifetime guarantee, giving you timeless style and total peace of mind.

Further technical information, including Brochure Downloads and Product Videos are avialable on the BPi Download Library and on the AKW Website.

ACCESS RAMPS Disabled Access Ramps .See Also MOBILITY RAMPS:
ACCESSIBILITY PRODUCTS
ACCESSIBILITY PRODUCTS DDA Compliant EQUALITY ACT DOC M
ADHESIVES FOR DIFFERENT PRODUCTS Ceramic Tile
ADHESIVES FOR DIFFERENT PRODUCTS Ceramic Tile Non-Slip
ADHESIVES FOR DIFFERENT PRODUCTS Ceramic Tile Slip Resistant/Anti-Slip/Low Slip
ALARM SYSTEMS Emergency Assist Alarm Systems
ALARMS .
ALARMS Audio/Visual
ALARMS Disabled Toilet
ALARMS Electronic
ALARMS Visual Alarm Devices VAD
BASINS
BASINS Cloakroom
BASINS Concave Fronted Wheelchairs Walking Frames Stools
BASINS DDA EQUALITY ACT DOC M BS 8300
BASINS For the Elderly and Disabled
BASINS Hand Rinse Finger Rinse
BASINS Space Saving
BASINS Vitreous China
BASINS Wallmounted
BATH Boards
BATH SCREENS
BATH SCREENS Shower Guard
BATH SEATS Adjustable Height
BATHROOM ACCESSORIES Special Needs
BATHROOM COUNTERTOPS
BATHROOM EQUIPMENT FOR THE DISABLED .See Also BATHROOM FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT: Inclusive
BATHROOM FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT
BATHROOM FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT Inclusive Adjustable Tracked Systems
BATHROOM FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT Inclusive Commercial
BATHROOM FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT Inclusive Domestic
BATHROOM FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT Inclusive For the Elderly and Disabled
BATHROOM FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT Inclusive Visual Impairment and Sight Loss Applications
BATHROOM FLOOR DRAINS .See Also SHOWER DRAINS:
BATHROOM FURNITURE
BATHROOM FURNITURE: FITTED
BATHROOM FURNITURE: FITTED Base Units / Cabinets
BATHROOM FURNITURE: FITTED Basin Units / Cabinets Underbasin
BATHROOM FURNITURE: FITTED Toilet Units
BATHROOM FURNITURE: FITTED Vanity Chests
BATHROOM FURNITURE: FITTED WC Base Units
BATHROOM FURNITURE: FREESTANDING Vanity Furniture Stands
BATHROOM LIGHTS
BATHROOM LIGHTS IP 65
BATHROOM PACKS DDA EQUALITY ACT DOC M Part M
BATHROOM SHELVES
BATHROOMS Care Assisted
BATHROOMS Dementia Friendly
BATHROOMS For the Disabled Accessible Adapted Living Solutions/Mobility Needs
BATHROOMS For the Disabled DDA EQUALITY ACT DOC M Part M Mobility Needs
BATHROOMS Residential Care Homes
BATHROOMS Social Housing
BATHS STEEL ENAMEL
BATHS STEEL ENAMEL Handgrips Incorporated
BATHS STEEL ENAMEL Slip Resistant Finish
BODY DRYERS Care Homes Warm Air Electric Dryers
BODY DRYERS Domestic Warm Air Electric Dryers
CISTERNS Flushing:
CISTERNS Flushing: BS EN 997
CISTERNS Flushing: Disabled/Elderly Use
CISTERNS Flushing: Lavatory Toilet W.C.
CLADDINGS INTERNAL Bathroom
CLOAKROOM ACCESSORIES Dispensers
DISABLED Adaptations
DISABLED Equipment
DISABLED Equipment DDA EQUALITY ACT DOC M Part M
DISABLED Toilet Facilities
DOOR Threshold Ramps
DOOR Threshold Ramps Wheelchair Access
EXTRACTOR FANS
EXTRACTOR FANS Bathroom
FANS Exhaust .See Also EXTRACTOR FANS:
FLOOR DRAINS Bathroom / Wetroom See Also SHOWER DRAINS
FLOOR TILES Ceramic Mosaic
FLOOR TILES Mosaic
FLOORING Anti-Slip/Low Slip .See Also FLOORING: Slip Resistant
FLOORING Safety Flooring .See Also FLOORING: Slip Resistant
FLOORING Slip Resistant
FLOORING Slip Resistant Sparkle Free Dementia & Mental Health Applications
FLOORING Slip Resistant Vinyl Sheet
FLOORING Slip Resistant Vinyl Sheet BS EN 13845
FLOORING Slip Resistant Vinyl Sheet Decorative
FLOORING Slip Resistant Vinyl Sheet DIN 51097 Class B
FLOORING Slip Resistant Vinyl Sheet DIN 51130
FLOORING Slip Resistant Vinyl Sheet DIN 51130 R13 Slip Rating
FLOORING Slip Resistant Vinyl Sheet EN ISO 10582
FLOORING Slip Resistant Vinyl Sheet Sparkle Free/Non-Sparkle Dementia Apps
FLOORING Slip Resistant Wet Areas DIN 51097 Class B
FLOORING Vinyl Sheet: BS EN 13553
FLOORING Vinyl Sheet: Safety Flooring Decorative
FORMERS
GRAB RAIL Accessories
GRAB RAILS
GRAB RAILS Adjustable Tracked System
GRAB RAILS Bathroom
GRAB RAILS BS EN 12182
GRAB RAILS DDA Compliant EQUALITY ACT DOC M
GRAB RAILS Floor to Ceiling
GRAB RAILS Folding
GRAB RAILS Folding Fold Down
GRAB RAILS Folding Fold Up
GRAB RAILS Hinged
GRAB RAILS Hinged Arm Support
GRAB RAILS Hospital
GRAB RAILS Lift-Up
GRAB RAILS Newel Post Fitting
GRAB RAILS Plastic
GRAB RAILS Shower Integrated Shower Curtain Rail
GRAB RAILS Shower Support Rails
GRAB RAILS Stainless Steel Powder Coated
GRAB RAILS Steel Plastic Coated
GRAB RAILS Steel Polyethylene Coated
GRAB RAILS Steel Powder Coated
GRAB RAILS W.C.
GRAB RAILS Washroom
HAND DRYERS AUTOMATIC
HAND DRYERS AUTOMATIC Infrared Sensor Controlled Hands-Free Touch-Free
HANDRAILS
HANDRAILS DDA Compliant EQUALITY ACT-Approved Doc M- BS8300-Building Regs Part M Compliant
HANDRAILS For the Elderly and Disabled
HANDRAILS For the Elderly and Disabled DDA EQUALITY ACT DOC M
HANDRAILS Warm to Touch DDA Compliant EQUALITY ACT DOC M Part M
IN LINE MIXING VALVES Thermostatic NHS Model Engineering Specification D08
IN LINE MIXING VALVES Thermostatic TMV2 Scheme Approved
IN LINE MIXING VALVES Thermostatic TMV3 Scheme Approved
IN LINE MIXING VALVES Thermostatic WRAS Approved
INCLUSIVE SHOWERING
KITCHEN Design Special Needs
KITCHEN APPLIANCES Braille Controls
KITCHEN APPLIANCES Disabled Use
KITCHEN APPLIANCES Disabled Use Accessories
KITCHEN APPLIANCES Special Needs
KITCHEN BASE UNITS Adjustable Height
KITCHEN UNITS .
KITCHEN UNITS Accessible / Wheelchair Access
KITCHEN UNITS Adjustable Height Rise and Fall
KITCHEN UNITS Adjustable Height Electric Operation
KITCHEN UNITS Saponetta
KITCHEN UNITS Sheltered Housing
KITCHEN UNITS Sink Units Adjustable Height
KITCHEN UNITS Sink Units Adjustable Height Electric Operation
KITCHEN UNITS Social Housing
KITCHEN UNITS Special Needs
KITCHEN UNITS Variable Height
KITCHEN UNITS Variable Height Electric Operated
KITCHENS Compact Complete Disabled Use
KITCHENS Disabled Use
KITCHENS Disabled Use Accessible Adapted Living Solutions/Mobility Needs
KITCHENS Disabled Use Adjustable Height
MIRRORS Bathroom
MOBILITY RAMPS
MOBILITY RAMPS Disabled Access Ramps
MOBILITY RAMPS Lightweight Portable
MOBILITY RAMPS Wheelchair Ramps
MOBILITY RAMPS Wheelchair Ramps Handrail Combined
MOBILITY RAMPS Wheelchair Ramps Portable
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS Coloured Polyamide
PLYWOOD
PLYWOOD FSC Certified
SANITARY FITTINGS DDA EQUALITY ACT DOC M PACKS Part M
SANITARY FITTINGS DDA EQUALITY ACT DOC M Part M
SHOWER ACCESSORIES
SHOWER ACCESSORIES Shower Sets
SHOWER BODY DRYERS Warm Air Electric Dryers
SHOWER CHAIRS .
SHOWER CHAIRS Mobile Wheeled
SHOWER CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS Shower Flooring
SHOWER CONTROLS
SHOWER CONTROLS Anti-Glare Finish Dementia Friendly
SHOWER CONTROLS BEAB Care Rated
SHOWER CONTROLS Inclusive for the Elderly and Disabled
SHOWER CONTROLS Inclusive for the Visually Impaired RNIB Tried and Tested Certified
SHOWER CONTROLS Push Button Operated
SHOWER CONTROLS Remote Control
SHOWER CONTROLS Remote Control Smart Device Controls
SHOWER CONTROLS Remote Control Wireless Radio Controller
SHOWER CONTROLS Single Lever Operated
SHOWER CONTROLS Thermostatic
SHOWER CONTROLS TMV3 Scheme Certification
SHOWER CONTROLS Wireless Connection to Shower Waste Pump
SHOWER CONTROLS WRAS Approved
SHOWER CUBICLES
SHOWER CUBICLES Combined Toilet
SHOWER CUBICLES Domestic
SHOWER CUBICLES Inclusive for the Elderly and Disabled
SHOWER CUBICLES Shower Pods Fully Fitted Standalone Enclosures
SHOWER CUBICLES Standalone
SHOWER CUBICLES Wheelchair
SHOWER CURTAIN RAILS
SHOWER CURTAIN RAILS Aluminium White Finish
SHOWER CURTAIN RAILS Body Support Rails Incorporated Grab Rails Incorporated
SHOWER CURTAIN RAILS L-Shaped
SHOWER CURTAIN RAILS Straight
SHOWER CURTAIN RAILS U-Shaped
SHOWER CURTAIN RAILS Window Spanning Kits Window Bridging
SHOWER CURTAINS
SHOWER CURTAINS Dementia Friendly
SHOWER DOORS
SHOWER DOORS Bi-Fold Doors
SHOWER DOORS Bi-Parting Saloon Type
SHOWER DOORS Folding
SHOWER DOORS Half Height
SHOWER DOORS Inclusive for the Elderly and Disabled
SHOWER DOORS Level Access
SHOWER DOORS Level Access Stable Doors
SHOWER DOORS Level Access Wetroom Installations
SHOWER DOORS Sliding
SHOWER DOORS Split Glass Doors Stable Door Type
SHOWER DRAINS
SHOWER DRAINS Extra Low Profile
SHOWER DRAINS Floor Level Showers
SHOWER DRAINS Level Access
SHOWER DRAINS Pumped Systems
SHOWER DRAINS Wetroom Applications
SHOWER DRAINS Wheelchair Access
SHOWER ENCLOSURES .
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Bath Replacement
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Compact Unit
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Corner Entry
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Freestanding
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Half Height Doors
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Inclusive for the Elderly and Disabled
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Inset
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Integral Ramp
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Level Access Floor Level Showers
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Quadrant Shape
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Quadrant Shape Sliding Doors
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Self-Contained Cubicle
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Sliding Door
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Sliding Door Magnetic Closures
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Sliding Door Single Door
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Split Glass Doors
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Stable Door
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Wall Panel Systems
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Warm Air Body Dryers
SHOWER ENCLOSURES WC Combined
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Wetroom
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Wetroom Frameless Glass Panels
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Wheelchair Access
SHOWER FITTINGS Doc M Packs DDA EQUALITY ACT Part M
SHOWER FITTINGS Inclusive for the Elderly and Disabled
SHOWER FITTINGS Special Needs
SHOWER FLOOR FORMERS Wet Floor Formers
SHOWER FLOORING Floor Level Shower Bases
SHOWER FLOORING Preformed Formers
SHOWER HANDSETS
SHOWER PANELS
SHOWER PANELS Wall Panels
SHOWER PODS Fully Fitted Standalone Shower Enclosures
SHOWER PODS Fully Fitted Standalone Shower Enclosures Accessible Adapted Living Solutions/Mobility Needs
SHOWER PUMPS .
SHOWER PUMPS Drainage
SHOWER PUMPS Level Access Waste Pumps
SHOWER PUMPS Wastewater
SHOWER PUMPS Wetroom
SHOWER RAMP KITS
SHOWER ROOM PACKS Doc M EQUALITY ACT DDA Part M
SHOWER SCREENS
SHOWER SCREENS Bi-Parting Saloon Type
SHOWER SCREENS Carer Assisted Protects Carer
SHOWER SCREENS Frameless
SHOWER SCREENS Glass Freestanding
SHOWER SCREENS Glass Panels
SHOWER SCREENS Half Height
SHOWER SCREENS Level Floor
SHOWER SCREENS Mobility Applications
SHOWER SCREENS Overbath .See Also BATH SCREENS:
SHOWER SCREENS PET Plastic Dementia Friendly
SHOWER SCREENS Portable
SHOWER SCREENS Purpose Made
SHOWER SCREENS Purpose Made Made-to-Measure Sizes
SHOWER SCREENS Retrofit Retro-Fit Retro Fit
SHOWER SCREENS Sliding
SHOWER SCREENS Split Glass Doors
SHOWER SCREENS Wetroom
SHOWER SEATS Adjustable
SHOWER SEATS Arm Rest Combined
SHOWER SEATS BS EN 12182:1999 CE Marked
SHOWER SEATS BS EN 12727:2000
SHOWER SEATS Dementia Friendly
SHOWER SEATS Extra Wide Bariatric Applications
SHOWER SEATS Folding
SHOWER SEATS Grab Rail Combined
SHOWER SEATS Heavy Duty
SHOWER SEATS Lift Up
SHOWER SEATS Padded
SHOWER SEATS Portable Freestanding Shower Stools
SHOWER SEATS Portable Freestanding Shower Stools BS EN 15373:2007
SHOWER SEATS Portable Wall Hanging
SHOWER SEATS Portable Wall Hanging Grab Rail Hung
SHOWER SEATS Portable Wooden Slatted Shower Stools BS EN 15373:2007
SHOWER SEATS Wall Mounted
SHOWER SEATS Wall Mounted Removable
SHOWER SEATS Wooden Slatted Folding
SHOWER SPRAY HEADS Handsets .See Also SHOWER HANDSETS:
SHOWER STOOLS
SHOWER TOILETS Warm Water Wash and Dryer Combined
SHOWER TOILETS Warm Water Wash and Dryer Combined Accessible Height Adjustable
SHOWER TOILETS Warm Water Wash and Dryer Combined Automatic Self Cleaning
SHOWER TOILETS Warm Water Wash and Dryer Combined Automatic Touch-Free Operation
SHOWER TOILETS Warm Water Wash and Dryer Combined Integral Bidet Combined Bidet
SHOWER TOILETS Warm Water Wash and Dryer Combined Odour Extractor Combined
SHOWER TOILETS Warm Water Wash and Dryer Combined Remote Control
SHOWER TRAYS .
SHOWER TRAYS Alcove
SHOWER TRAYS Anti-Leak Upstand
SHOWER TRAYS Bath Replacement Area
SHOWER TRAYS Corner
SHOWER TRAYS Corner Access
SHOWER TRAYS Easy Access
SHOWER TRAYS GRP Cut to Length
SHOWER TRAYS GRP Reinforced
SHOWER TRAYS Inset
SHOWER TRAYS Integral Pipe Ducts
SHOWER TRAYS Large Size
SHOWER TRAYS Level Access
SHOWER TRAYS Level Access Surfaces See Also SHOWER FLOORING: Floor Level Shower Bases
SHOWER TRAYS Low Level
SHOWER TRAYS Pipe Duct Kits
SHOWER TRAYS Pumped Waste
SHOWER TRAYS Ramp Incorporated
SHOWER TRAYS Rectangular
SHOWER TRAYS Removable Ramp Incorporated
SHOWER TRAYS Removable Ramp Incorporated Wheelchair Access
SHOWER TRAYS Stainless Steel
SHOWER TRAYS Stainless Steel Inclusive for Elderly and Disabled Access
SHOWER TRAYS Stainless Steel Level Access Floor Level Accessible
SHOWER TRAYS Stepped Entry
SHOWER TRAYS Tiling Upstands Incorporated Lip
SHOWER TRAYS Upstands
SHOWER TRAYS Watertight
SHOWER TRAYS Wetroom
SHOWER TRAYS Wheelchair
SHOWER UNDERLAYS Floor Level Showers Level Access Showers
SHOWER WASTE PUMPS
SHOWER WASTE PUMPS Flow Sensing
SHOWER WASTE PUMPS Screeded Floor Applications
SHOWER WASTE PUMPS Shower Drainage
SHOWER WASTE PUMPS Silent Operation
SHOWER WASTES
SHOWER WASTES Dry Wastes
SHOWER WASTES Pumped Wastes
SHOWER WASTES Removable Top Access
SHOWER WASTES Shallow Depth
SHOWER WASTES Wetroom
SHOWERS Electric
SHOWERS Electric Audio and Illuminated Indicators
SHOWERS Electric Automatic Cut Out
SHOWERS Electric BEAB Approved
SHOWERS Electric BEAB CARE Mark Certified
SHOWERS Electric BEAB EMC Verified Mark
SHOWERS Electric DDA Compliant EQUALITY ACT DOC M Part M
SHOWERS Electric Dementia Friendly
SHOWERS Electric Grab Rail Incorporated
SHOWERS Electric Inclusive Showering for the Elderly and Disabled
SHOWERS Electric KIWA Approved
SHOWERS Electric Phased Shut Down
SHOWERS Electric RNIB Tried and Tested Certified
SHOWERS Electric Shower Head Remote Control Incorporated
SHOWERS Electric Soap Dish Incorporated
SHOWERS Electric Tactile Controls
SHOWERS Electric Temperature Safety Device
SHOWERS Electric Thermostatic
SHOWERS Electric WRAS Approved
SHOWERS Healthcare Applications
SHOWERS Inclusive Showering for the Elderly and Disabled
SHOWERS Inclusive Showering for Visually Impaired / Sight Loss Applications
SHOWERS Wet Floor Installations / Wetroom Installations
SOAP DISPENSERS
SUPPORT RAILS
TAPS Basin:
TAPS Basin: Crosshead
TAPS Basin: For Elderly and Disabled Use
TAPS Basin: Lever Operated
TAPS Basin: Mixer
TAPS Basin: Mixer Single Lever
TAPS Basin: Mixer Spray Nozzle
TAPS Basin: Mixer Thermostatic
TAPS Basin: Mixer TMV3 Approved
TAPS Basin: Monobloc
TAPS Basin: Spray Nozzle
TAPS Basin: Thermostatic
TAPS Basin: Thermostatic TMV3 Approved
TAPS Bath:
TAPS Bath: Crosshead
TAPS Bath: Lever Operated
TAPS Bath: Mixer Plus Shower
TAPS Bath: Mixer Plus Shower Thermostatic
TAPS Bath: Rim Mounted
TAPS Kitchen Sink For Elderly and Disabled Use
TAPS Thermostatic
TAPS Thermostatic Mixer
TAPS Thermostatic Mixer Single Lever
TAPS WRAS Approved
THRESHOLD Ramps Wheelchair
TILE BACKER BOARDS
TILE BACKER BOARDS Shower / Wetroom / Wet Area Tiling .See Also SHOWER CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS:
TILE EDGE TRIMS
TILE GROUTS
TILE GROUTS Anti-Fungal
TILE GROUTS Antibacterial Antimicrobial
TILE GROUTS Ceramic Tile
TIMBER CLS (Canadian Lumber Standard)
TOILET Packs Complete Doc M DDA EQUALITY ACT Part M
TOILET Pan Raising Plinths
TOILET Pans
TOILET Pans Long Projection
TOILET Suites Doc M DDA EQUALITY ACT Part M
TOILET SEATS
TOILET SEATS Bidet Function Incorporated Wash and Dry / Self-Cleaning
TOILET SEATS Doc M Replacement DDA EQUALITY ACT
TOILET SEATS For Elderly and Disabled Use
TOILET SEATS Soft Close Slow Closing
TOILET SEATS Special Needs
TOILET SEATS Top Fixing
TOILET TISSUE DISPENSERS
TOILETS BS EN 997:2003
TOILETS Disabled Use
TOILETS Raised Height Doc M DDA EQUALITY ACT Part M
TOILETS Space Saving
TOILETS Wall Hung
TOILETS Warm Water Wash and Dryer Combined .See Also SHOWER TOILETS:
TOILETS Wheelchair Transfer
TOWEL RADIATORS . .See Also TOWEL RAILS: Heated Towel Warmers
TOWEL RADIATORS Heated Towel Radiators (CH Heat Sources)
TOWEL RAILS Heated Towel Warmers (Electric Heat Sources)
TOWEL RAILS Heated Towel Warmers (Electric Heat Sources) EcoDesign Lot20 Compliant
TOWEL RAILS Heated Towel Warmers (Electric Heat Sources) IP66
TOWEL RAILS Heated Towel Warmers (Electric Heat Sources) LST Low Surface Temperature
TOWEL RAILS Heated Towel Warmers (Electric Heat Sources) Multirail Ladder
TOWEL WARMERS
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Electric Systems
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Electric Systems Cable Mats
UNDERTILE Heating
VANITY UNITS
VANITY UNITS Wood Effect Finish
W.C. Fittings for the Disabled DOC M DDA EQUALITY ACT Part M
W.C. Fittings for the Disabled Visual Impairment and Sight Loss Applications
W.C. Packs Doc M DDA EQUALITY ACT Part M
W.C. Pans
W.C. Raising Plinth
W.C. Wheelchair Compartment Fittings Doc M DDA EQUALITY ACT Part M
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Bathside Walls
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Concrete Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Marble Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Shower Corner Kits
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Slate Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Stone Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Walk-In Showers
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Waterproof Hygienic Decorative Panels
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Waterproof Panelling
WALL TILES
WALL TILES Ceramic
WALL TILES Ceramic Bumpy Surface Glare Reducing
WALL TILES Ceramic Dementia Friendly
WALL TILES Ceramic For the Visually Impaired
WALL TILES Ceramic Mosaic
WALL TILES Ceramic Natural Stone Appearance
WARM AIR DRYERS Hand Dryers
WASHROOM ACCESSORIES Grab Bars .See Also GRAB RAILS
WASHROOM ACCESSORIES Hand Dryers .See Also HAND DRYERS AUTOMATIC
WASHROOM ACCESSORIES Soap Dispensers .See Also SOAP DISPENSERS
WASHROOM ACCESSORIES Toilet Tissue Dispensers .See Also TOILET TISSUE DISPENSERS:
WASHROOM ACCESSORIES Towel Dispensers .See Also PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS
WASHROOM DISPENSERS
WASHROOM FITTINGS Accessibility Products
WASHROOM FITTINGS For the Disabled
WASHROOM FITTINGS Packs Complete DOC M DDA EQUALITY ACT Part M
WASHROOM FITTINGS Packs Complete Less Abled
WASTES Shower
WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS Bathrooms/Wetrooms
WETROOM ACCESSORIES
WETROOM DRAINAGE Floor Drains
WETROOM FLOORING
WETROOM FLOORING Shower Floor Formers / Wet Floor Formers
WETROOM SHOWER SCREENS .See Also SHOWER SCREENS:
WETROOM SHOWERS
WETROOM THRESHOLD KITS Shower Floor Water Barriers
WETROOM WATERPROOFING Tanking Systems
WHEELCHAIR RAMPS See Also MOBILITY RAMPS:
1000 SERIES Grab Rails
1000 SERIES Shower Seats
1200 SERIES Grab Rails
1400 SERIES Grab Rails
1600 SERIES Grab Rails
1700 SERIES Grab Rails
1800 SERIES Grab Rails
1900 SERIES Grab Rails
2000 SERIES Shower Seats
3000 SERIES Shower Seats
4000 SERIES Shower Seats
5000 SERIES Shower Seats
ABBEY Bath Board/Seat
ACTIVMOTION Kitchen Units
AKW BIDET Toilet Seat with Bidet Functions
AKW DIGIPUMP Shower Waste Pumps
APRES Warm Air Body Dryers
AQUADUCT 1800 Shower Tray
ARCHIMEDES 4 Waste Water Pump
ARKA Shower Controls
ARKA COOL TOUCH Mixer Showers
BAMA Shower Seats
BARIATRIC Shower Accessories
BLACK LEVEL BEST Shower Screens
BOND IT Ceramic Wall Tile Adhesives
BOND IT STERI-GROUT Ceramic Tile Grout
BOND-IT Contact Adhesives
BOND-IT Floor Levelling Compounds
BRADDAN Shower Enclosures
BRADDAN Shower Trays
COMPACT Sanitaryware
COMPACT Sanitaryware
COMPACT Shower Tray
CREMA DORSIA Ceramic Wall Tiles
CUT-TO-LENGTH Shower Tray
DALBY Shower Enclosures
DECKSTER Shower Trays
DENOVA Taps
DIGIPUMP SMARTCARE Shower Waste Pumps
DOUGLAS Shower Tray
DRIFTWOOD Bathroom Fitted Furniture
EASY FLO Shower Tray
EASY GRIP Thermostatic Radiator Valves
ERGONOMIC Sanitaryware
ERIN Shower Tray
FORMSAFE Shower/Wetroom Tanking Systems
FREEWAY Portable Shower Screens
GEBERIT AQUACLEAN 8000 PLUS CARE Shower Toilets
GEBERIT AQUACLEAN MERA CARE Shower Toilets
GEBERIT KAPPA DUOFIX Sanitaryware Installation Frames
GLEN Shower Tray
HI-LO Shower Tray
HI-MED Shower Tray
INCLUDA Shower Kits
INDEPENDENCE KITCHEN Kitchen Units
INSET Shower Enclosure
INTERGRIP Shower Seals
iSURE Shower
iTHERM Shower
KEPPEL Shower Trays
LARENCO Glass Shower Screens
LARENCO DUO Glass Shower Doors
LARENCO DUO CARE Glass Shower Screens
LAURENCO Shower Screens
LEVEL BEST Bathroom Accessories
LEVEL BEST Glass Shower Screens
LEVEL BEST Shower Enclosures
LEVEL BEST Wet Room Showering System
LIBERTY Kitchen Units
LIVENSA Sanitaryware
LIVENZA Sanitaryware
LIVENZA PLUS Sanitaryware
LOW PROFILE Shower Trays
LUDA Electric Showers
LUDA S Electric Shower
LUDA TWIST Electric Showers
MALVERN Bathroom Suites
MAPEI Tanking Kits
MARLBROOK Bathroom and Shower Waterproof Wall Panels
MAXIM Shower Enclosure
MERMAID Bathroom and Shower Waterproof Wall Panels
Mira Electric Showers
MIRA ADVANCE Electric Shower
MULLEN Shower Trays
MULTI Shower Enclosure
MULTI SPEC Shower Trays
NAVLIN Sanitaryware
ONYX Bathroom Accessories
ONYX Shower Cubicles
ONYX Shower Seats
ONYX Shower Trays
ONYX Washbasins
ONYX CARE POD Complete Standalone Shower Cubicles
OPTIMA Shower Tray
ORIGINS Bathroom and Shower Waterproof Wall Panels
PENTA Shower Tray
PENTACUBE Shower Enclosure
RAMSEY Shower Tray
RISE AND FALL Kitchens for the Disabled
SCREEDMASTER Pump Kit
SCREEDMASTER Shower Enclosures
SHOWERLOO Shower Cubicles
SILENTFLOW Shower Pumps
SILVERDALE Shower Screens
SMARTCARE Electric Showers
SMARTCARE PLUS Electric Showers
SOLIHULL Shower Tray
SORANO OAK Bathroom Fitted Furniture
STANDALONE Shower Cubicles
STANDARD 900 Shower Tray
STAY-DRY Shower Tray
STILO Sanitaryware
SULBY Shower Tray
SULBY 2 Shower Trays
SUPER UNIVERSAL Shower Enclosure
SUPER WALKER Shower Tray
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Explained: The ‘safety’ of AKW Safety Flooring

November 2021

Explained: The ‘safety’ of AKW Safety Flooring

We know that specifying for users with different needs can be challenging, and it can be hard to find safety flooring that ticks all the right boxes.

AKW Safety Flooring has been designed especially for the adaptations market, and combines a high level of slip resistance with a non-abrasive, easy to clean surface that is kind to skin of all types.

Scroll down to find out how the slip resistance of AKW Safety Flooring has been tested, what the results actually mean, and why not all classifications are as relevant as others.
Pendulum Test Value (PTV)

The TRRL pendulum test is the subject of British Standard BS 7976, and swings an imitation heel over a set area of flooring in a controlled manner. The resistance is then measured and a classification awarded.

High slip potential: 0-24

Moderate slip potential: 25-35

Low slip potential: 36+

AKW Safety Flooring scored >36, the highest level attainable.

The PTV is considered by HSE as the most important slip-resistance rating, because the test measures resistance when a ‘heel’ strikes a surface, an action typically associated with slips and falls.

Other tests may use human subjects who are fully aware of the risk of falling – a user about to slip would not anticipate this happening, therefore this test is deemed more representative of a product’s slip resistance.
Ramp Tests

European flooring manufacturers commonly use ramp-style tests to classify the slipperiness of their products. These tests are often carried out using German National Standard test methods – DIN 51097 and DIN 51130 – which test the flooring’s slip resistance when contaminated in different conditions.

AKW Safety Flooring was tested against both standards; the results are as follows…
DIN 51097 – Class C

DIN 51097 testing involves barefoot operators with a soap solution used as the contaminant. The angle (in degs) at which the flooring becomes slippery is then measured and a class award.

A: 12-17 B: 18-23 C: >24

AKW Safety Flooring achieved Class C, again, the highest level attainable.

This test is the most relevant when specifying for the adaptations market as our product is intended for use in wet floor showering areas and bathrooms – spaces that will be contaminated with soapy water and therefore need to be safe for barefoot users, especially those with limited mobility and/or health conditions.

DIN 51130 – R10

DIN 51130 testing differs significantly and uses heavily-cleated EN:ISO 20345 safety boots with motor oil as the contaminant. The angle (in degs) is then measured and a class awarded.

R9: 6-10

R10: 10-19

R11: 19-27

R12: 27-35

AKW Safety Flooring achieved a rating of R10 when tested in these conditions.

This test is completely irrelevant when specifying for the adaptations market as our product is NOT intended for use in spaces that will likely be contaminated with motor oil or installed in areas where users will be required to wear safety boots.

To achieve a higher rating in this particular test, our safety flooring would need to feature a more abrasive surface – this would make it harder to clean, offer greater opportunity for bacteria to thrive, and be more uncomfortable for those with delicate or sensitive skin.
Debunking the R11/R12 myth…

AKW Safety Flooring has been designed for use specifically in the adaptations market and when tested for barefoot slip resistance in wet and soapy conditions, achieved the highest classification – Class C (DIN 51097). It also received a Pendulum Test Value of >36, again the highest score available.

However, there is a misconception that the R rating is more important when testing for slip resistance, therefore it has been incorrectly used as benchmark for many years and has often led to over-specification.

When specifying flooring for installation in an industrial or commercial space, yes, a high R rating should be a priority to ensure the safety of workers.

When specifying flooring for an adapted bathroom, the R rating should be disregarded, as users would not find themselves in the conditions the flooring was tested in to determine its classification.

Instead, the DIN 51097 standard should be prioritised, as this more accurately represents the conditions those users will face.

AKW Bathroom Lighting range helps those with Dementia & Visual Impairment

September 2021

Occupational Therapist Specified AKW Bathroom Lighting range helps those with Dementia and Visual Impairment

The bathroom is one of the most challenging and dangerous places for a person with dementia or visual impairment. Research has highlighted that people with dementia are twice as likely to fall as others in the same age bracket, with these falls resulting in significantly higher mortality rates. However, addressing something as small as the choice of a bathroom’s lighting can help reduce those falls.

To meet this need, AKW, a leading provider of accessible home solutions has recently launched its occupational therapist specified bathroom task focus lighting range into the care sector. According to Occupational Therapist Kate Sheehan, Director of The OT Service, extra task focused lighting in the bathroom can significantly increase bathroom safety for residents, particularly those with dementia or sight loss, which is why Kate first suggested and then helped design the AKW range.

Stuart Reynolds, Head of Product and Marketing at AKW explains further: “Kate and a number of other experts in dementia and visual impairment advised us that almost all the care bathrooms they see have inadequate lighting, with shadows, glare and dark areas. Although a single centrally located LED light may be fine for someone who only has reduced mobility, it very rarely provides enough light for those with dementia and/or sight loss.”

AKW’s Task Focused Lighting can be bought as single lights or as a kit, containing five narrow beam (30°) ceiling LED task lights and accessories including a blue pull cord switch. AKWs task lighting kit has been designed to give just the right type and quantity of lights to illuminate an 8ft by 6ft bathroom space. Additional lights can be purchased for larger bathroom spaces. The ideal layout for the task lighting, as advised by Sheehan, is to have the 5 task lights placed directly over the shower area, the toilet and washbasin. This helps residents to locate shower controls and toilet flushes easily, as well as to make grooming tasks easier to perform.

For care home managers wanting to find out more, AKW has produced a ‘Lighting Guide for Accessible Bathrooms’ that includes expert OT advice and guidance from Kate Sheehan & her colleague Adam Ferry. This guide is available to download from www.akw-ltd.co.uk/lighting and explains how to light accessible bathrooms to promote independence and help reduce accidents.

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