Bedroom adaptations

The number of modifications available to the bedroom are more limited than that of the bathroom or kitchen and this is primarily because they are not normally necessary.

There are a number of bedroom aids and accessories that range from fall-out mats to medical beds, however physical changes to the room itself are rarely necessary.

When modifications are required they tend to be needed to carry or facilitate some item of equipment where increased strengthening or support is required. Examples could be a hoist that is mechanically attached to a ceiling and that requires structural reinforcing, or some for of water therapy centre that necessitates the strengthening of a floor.

When it comes to the types of adaptations that are found in other rooms (e.g. a bathroom), the bedroom does not offer a challenge. All of the furniture used in a bedroom can be stand alone and a bed can be selected and positioned without the need for any room modifications. Even medical beds are comparatively light and easy to manoeuvre and fitted bedroom furniture does not usually need to be adapted to disability needs.