Foundations oversees a national network of over 170 home improvement agencies (HIAs) and handyperson providers across England. Home Improvement Agencies are locally commissioned services that ensure people are able to stay safe, secure and warm and retain independence in their own home. As the UK's favourite ramp supplier The Ramp People are proud to be commercial partner of Foundations.
HIAs offer holistic services to their clients, helping to improve a person’s wellbeing as well as offering practical solutions around the home. The range of services includes housing options, disabled adaptations (including Disabled Facilities Grants), home repairs / handyperson services, energy efficiency measures, welfare and benefits advice. A directory of HIAs is available at www.findmyhia.org.uk
When a doorway or threshold is difficult to approach from a single direction, a standard straight ramp may not always provide a suitable solution. Even when there is space for a straight ramp, there may not be sufficient turning space at the end of the ramp for the user to safely leave the ramp and turn due to a wall, fence or road. Modular ...
A high step at a front door, back door or outdoor entrance can make getting in and out of a property more difficult, particularly for older people and those with reduced mobility. A mobility step can reduce the height of the step that needs to be managed in a single movement, while providing a stable platform for standing.
At The Ramp People, our ...
For many wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility, making a home more accessible can be challenging. The design and layout of existing UK homes can create particular difficulties, with limited space outside properties, steep steps, raised thresholds and awkward entrances making it difficult to find a suitable access solution.
For example, ...