Disabled visitors staying at Braddan Bridge House will be able to operate window blinds more easily following a £2,857 grant.

The money from the Manx Lottery Trust is being used by the Joey Dunlop Foundation to replace old and damaged blinds at the facility, as well as install motorised versions in several hard-to-reach locations.

Many of those staying at Braddan Bridge House use wheelchairs or have limited mobility, meaning some are unable to reach or adjust the existing blinds without assistance.

The motorised replacements will be operated remotely, giving guests greater independence and privacy during their stay.

Braddan Bridge House has five fully accessible, self-contained apartments which are used for short-term holidays and respite breaks by disabled people and their families, friends and carers.

The accommodation also has specialist equipment including hoists, profiling beds, air mattresses and shower commodes.

The latest improvements are designed to make everyday tasks easier for guests and reduce the need to rely on family members, carers or others for assistance.

Bruce Baker, of the Joey Dunlop Foundation, said Braddan Bridge House was created to give disabled people and their families the opportunity to enjoy a break in accommodation suited to their needs.

He said: ‘These improvements will make a real difference to many of our guests, helping them to operate the blinds independently and enjoy a more comfortable stay.

‘We are grateful to Manx Lottery Trust for its support.’

Manx Lottery Trust chairman David Christian said the changes were a practical way of helping visitors maintain their independence.

He said: ‘Braddan Bridge House provides an important facility for disabled people and their families, enabling them to enjoy respite breaks in a welcoming and accessible environment.

‘This project is a practical improvement that will help guests maintain greater independence during their stay, and we are pleased to support it through our grant programme.’