PROCare and Invisible Creations have unveiled a groundbreaking installation at this year’s OT Show, offering attendees an immersive experience into the future of accessible design.

The standout feature on stand B40 is a futuristic tunnel, which transports occupational therapists (OTs) into a world where every home is fully accessible. This installation highlights the potential for reducing falls, hospital admissions, and crisis relocations through proactive and preventative home adaptations.

PROCare and Invisible Creations launched the Fit for Our Future campaign in July 2024, alongside Foundations and Lord Best at the House of Lords. The campaign was born from the urgent need to address the fact that most homes in the UK are not accessible, despite the increasing demand for accessible housing solutions.

Laura Wood, Director of Invisible Creation, explained: “The need for accessible homes has never been more urgent. As we face an ageing population and a growing number of people living with disabilities, it’s essential that we ensure homes are both functional and stylish, ensuring dignity and independence for everyone.

“The Fit for Our Future campaign is about shifting the way we think about housing. Homes should be safe, comfortable, and accessible for all, and we’re committed to making that a reality.”

At the campaign’s launch, Dr. Rachel Russell, from Foundations, discussed the importance of early intervention in housing design. Dr. Russell highlighted the contrast between how other industries build resilience into their systems and the lack of proactive measures in housing.

“Aircraft designers can’t stop planes from getting older, but they build in lots of systems and measures to keep them flying safely,” she said. “And if I get a headache, I don’t call a neurosurgeon – I just check the NHS website and take some paracetamol.”

She emphasised that quick, simple, and effective solutions for supporting people’s quality of life, such as discreet and attractive grab rails or shower seats, are far more efficient than the traditional reactive approach, which often involves costly and intrusive formal assessments and lengthy funding applications.

Dr. Russell added: “This traditional, reactive approach often leads to inappropriate home adaptations, which are out of date by the time they’re delivered.”

PROCare and Invisible Creations are using their Fit for Our Future campaign to drive a fundamental shift in the way homes are designed and adapted.

The installation at the OT show features a video screening illustrating how accessible design can reduce these preventable incidents, helping individuals live independently, with dignity, and confidence for longer.

Alongside their installation, PROCare and Invisible Creations will be exhibiting products from their extensive range of products, from stylish, functional grab rails to complete accessible wetrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens solutions. These assistive technologies support the delivery of long-term, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing solutions for the people they work with.

Earlier this year, Invisible Creations launched the Garden Accessibility Range, which is a range of products that blend style and functionality, ensuring that gardens remain safe, accessible, and beautiful.