The month of April is both Stress Awareness Month and Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. As accessible housing specialists, this has significant meaning for us as we specialise in finding, adapting and transforming properties into accessible homes, with as little stress as possible.

Ensuring an individual and those closest to them receive a smooth and seamless experience is something we care deeply about. This is because individuals are often using Steven Docker Associates during an incredibly traumatic period in their lives. This means we want to do everything in our power to ensure we provide them with comprehensive property support, allowing them to focus on moving forward.

We also understand the responsibility of being trusted to design, create and adapt someone's home. As this is something that they value deeply, we aim to engage with a client and their family at every possible stage, ensuring that their wishes are reflected in their adaptations or property search.

Taking The Stress Out of The Service

When someone experiences a life-changing injury, their house can become one of the biggest obstacles to independence. From narrow hallways to inaccessible bathrooms, many properties aren’t suitable for individuals who use a wheelchair or have limited mobility.

Whether our clients are looking for a new home or adapting an existing one, our services are designed to enable individuals, removing as much stress as possible. Our support includes:

• A dedicated property-finding team who specialise in understanding a client's needs and the adaptability potential of properties. They’re also experienced negotiators so we can deliver the very best for our client.
• Full design and project management services to ensure smooth, coordinated adaptations. This includes working collaboratively with clients, contractors and relevant associated experts, such as Occupational Therapists, Nursing/Care Consultants, Physiotherapists, Assistive Technology Experts, Deputies, Litigators.
• Support throughout the journey from initial consultation to move-in day, we will work closely with all relevant parties ensuring our clients best interests have been represented. Allowing them to enjoy their new property without having to worry about minor details.

Designing and Adapting Stress-Free Properties

We understand the importance of someone's home to them and their support network. Steven Docker Associates takes great pride in managing, planning, and adapting an individual's safe space. We appreciate the responsibility of such an assignment and strive to ensure the service we provide is seamless and comprehensive. Through our collaborative approach, we ensure that the process of adapting a property truly reflects a client's needs and wishes.

Due to our combined expertise, we have an overarching understanding of what an individual expects when it comes to the process of designing a property. While every project is unique, there are certain adaptations that play a crucial role in all designs. These adaptations include:

• Open-plan layouts – Making movement easier and reducing the risk of accidents
• Level access wet rooms – Ensuring individuals can maintain personal hygiene. without having to worry about a fall or difficulty.
• Smart technology – Transforming the way everyday tasks are completed including, lighting, heating, security and more. Technology is a vital component in stress-free daily activities.
• Creating dedicated space for therapy equipment – Supporting an individual with their recovery and easing concerns on how rehabilitation will be completed.
• Designing for longevity and adaptability – This includes ensuring a property will support a client for decades to come by utilising best practises in both design and sustainability.

These features promote safety, independence, and ease, allowing clients to focus on recovery without the constant worry of navigating an unsuitable environment. By planning for longevity and adaptability, we create homes that offer lasting comfort and peace of mind.

Watch our latest case study to learn more about how we’re currently adapting the property of our client Ruby.

Conducting Seamless Property Searches

We often find clients and those closest to them are overwhelmed and worried about what lies ahead when it comes to finding a new property that will suit their needs. Led by our expert Louise Colohan, who has a successful background in residential property, our property-finding team prides itself on being bespoke and thorough.

When conducting searches, transparency is essential, especially when it comes to understanding what's available on the market that's within budget and timescale. Through consistent communication, clients and their representatives gain a much better understanding of the next steps and where the search is headed. Meaning they’re put at ease about the search and its progress.

The final element of a successful and stress-free search is the speed at which our specialists work. We recognise the importance of moving to somewhere new, as often current accommodation can be incredibly limiting following a serious injury. Therefore, we’re always keen to get searches underway and move at a fast pace, as a new property that is more enabling can play a vital role in rehabilitation, even if it's short-term

Learn more about our dedicated property finding service by reading our recent case study about a successful search in Wrexham.

Our Client First Approach

At Steven Docker Associates, we’re here to help individuals and families navigate one of the most challenging chapters of their lives. Through our dedicated specialists and combined expertise, we’re able to support our incredibly inspiring clients through the crucial chapter of finding a new home.

By placing an individual and their needs at the heart of what we do, we’re able to produce a truly tailored and devoted service to our client and their loved ones. To learn more about our expertise and how we can help, get in touch.