Adaptations to your home

In this section you will find details about a wide range of adaptations that can be of benefit to people with muscle wasting conditions.

Most of the details are taken from the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's Adaptations Manual and you can download key chapters from the relevant pages.

Please note: since the second edition of the Adaptations Manual was published in 2003, there are sections that are now slightly out of date, such as funding. Please download this Word document for an overview of the sections affected: Adaptations update.doc (155 kb)

• Adaptation Manual - Chapter Downloads
• Adapting your Home: Where to start
• Funding for Adaptations
• Space Requirements
• Finding an Architect
• Multi-Use Facilities (schools, hotels, hospitals etc)
• Bath vs Shower
• Heating
• Hoists and Hoisting
• Kitchens
• Lift vs Extension
• Contact details for manufacturers/suppliers
• Windows

A list of the chapters

You can see a full list of chapters, and download them.

Download the chapters

Buying a manual

You can order a CD version of the Adaptations Manual for £5, which covers Postage and Packing. If ou would like a copy, please call the Information Service on 020 7803 4800 or 0800 652 6352 or email info@muscular-dystrophy.org