WHAT’S NEW?


for example, need to be followed to ensure maximum safety and comfort.


Lynsey Hutchinson, Senior Interior Designer at DSDC, University of Stirling, commented: “The bathroom, despite being one of the smallest rooms to design in any building, is one of the most complicated. Indeed, there are at least 10 tonal considerations within a bathroom or shower room. These include tonal contrast for surfaces / critical planes such as walls, floors, doors, skirtings, sanitary ware and toilet seats which should achieve a minimum contrast of 30 points LRV (Light Reflectance Value) in order to see one object against another.”


SPECIALIST DEMENTIA BATHROOM


DESIGN GUIDE LAUNCHED BY AKW AKW, a provider of accessible home solutions, has announced the launch of a new guide to creating dementia-friendly bathrooms. Produced with advice and support from specialist dementia design advisers at the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), it offers best practice guidance on designing this important space.


The bathroom is one of the most challenging and dangerous places for a person with dementia and Dementia Friendly Design aims to compensate for the changes people experience when living with this condition. Importantly, a dementia-friendly bathroom doesn’t need to cost more than a standard bathroom adaptation, but the products and guidelines regarding colour,


DIMENSIONS ANNOUNCES


WINNERS OF 2021 LEADERS’ LIST Dimensions, the UK’s largest not-for-profit that supports people with learning disabilities and autism, has announced the winners of its annual Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ List, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of individuals across the UK. The List is run in partnership with Learning Disability England and the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group.


The 2021 Leaders were celebrated at a virtual event hosted by BBC Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce, whose son Murray was a Leader in 2019.


Ken said: "It is a privilege to host the Leaders' List event for the second year. It's always so inspirational to hear the stories of the nominees and winners, who have gone above and beyond to help others in a very challenging time. All of them truly are Leaders everyone can look up to."


The 2021 Leaders are from the following categories: sports, arts, and entertainment; local communities; work and education; and advocacy, policy, and media.


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Stuart Reynolds, Head of Product and Marketing at AKW explained why the


new dementia guide has been developed: “We have worked with the University of Stirling to translate the complex issue of dementia into practical design points that can be easily applied in any bathroom adaptation. The guide details the seven major dementia challenges that impact bathroom design and gives specific advice on what to install and where, to help overcome these issues. From flooring colour to lighting placement, the guide has it all.”


https://www.akw-ltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/3121-AKW-Dementia-guide-12pp_LR.pdf


For health and care professionals, specifiers, relatives, contractors and social landlords wanting to find out more, AKW’s Guide to Creating Dementia-Friendly Bathrooms is available to download from the website below.


https://www.akw-ltd.co.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2021/08/3121-AKW-Dementia-guide-12pp_LR.pdf


Some Leaders across the categories include:


Ruben Reuter – Channel 4 News correspondent and actor with Down's syndrome, who has reported on issues such as the effects of the pandemic on people with additional needs and court cases challenging abortion laws. He said: “I can’t really believe that I’ve won this award. I feel very privileged to be part of this amazing community and want to say well done to everyone who entered. We are all winners.”


Chloe Douds – member of the LGBTQIA+ community who is campaigning for Pride events to be made more accessible and inclusive for physically disabled and autistic people.


Helen Evans – CEO of the PDA Society who spoke out publicly about systemic sexual exploitation and abuse at Oxfam in 2018.


https://dimensions-uk.org/


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