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With the number of people over the age of 60 set to increase dramatically in the coming years, there will be a greater emphasis on inclusive design to cater for those with special needs. At the National Home Improvement Council event to launch the Special Needs in Housing campaign, in association with the Bathroom Manufacturers Association and Armitage Shanks, the focus was on meeting the growing demand for stylish products for the less-able. Speaking at the event Tony Rheinberg, marketing manager at Armitage Shanks, stressed the importance of style allied to the physical requirements of bathroom products. To this end the company has enlisted the help of an occupational therapist with experience of adapting houses for people with disabilities and an interior designer who specialises in altering bathrooms and kitchens for the over 50s in order to improve its product range.

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Commissioned from Armitage Shanks to assess the state of washrooms and toilets in schools, the company's 'Bog Standard Campaign' has revealed that seven out of ten toilet blocks in schools were installed over twenty years ago, half of which were described as in a 'poor' condition. With primary schools in the worst condition, the schools blame their Government paymasters for the decline in facilites with budgetary constraints preventing the situation from being remedied. The company highlighted the problem through it's work with schools in East Yorkshire where the threat of bullying in old underused facilities is a significant problem. The Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence confirmed the results by stating that children were purposefully avoiding drinking at school in order to avoid use of the toilets. It was perceived as important to children's morale and health that user-friendly and good quality toilets should be installed as soon as possible.

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Specially designed for children, the Disney Bathroom collection from Armitage Shanks features a range of options for the disabled. Brightly coloured handrails give added support and colour contrast for those with a sight impairment. The WCs are offered in a variety of sizes ? for ages 3 and upwards ? and have been designed for easy upgrading to the next size. The compact size of the WCs allows for easier wheelchair access.

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Bringing a range of aids while still providing an attractive, modern bathroom, the Independence at Home range is available from Armitage Shanks. Using a basin and WC that are wall-mounted for easier wheelchair access along with the latest taps and handrails in chrome, a ?contemporary sanctuary? can be created with all of the required special care features. The taps feature a ring shaped handle for easier handling.

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