Virtual House is an interactive house tour, showing examples of equipment, assistive technology and sensory aids which can help to make daily tasks around the home easier. As you move around the house you will find information about each item including where it can be purchased. 


Choosing and using equipment

We do not recommend or endorse any specific items or retailers shown in the tour. 
Please note:

  • You should carefully consider whether any item is suitable for you and meets your individual needs. This is especially important for equipment that may affect your safety, balance, mobility, or ability to summon help.
     
  • If you choose to purchase an item, we are unable to reimburse you for the cost.
     
  • Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, including any weight limits, installation and safety guidance.
     
  • You may be eligible for VAT relief on some items. For more information, please visit the GOV.UK website.

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Using the interactive tour

Help with your browser and internet
  • Moving around the tour is smoother using Google Chrome browser, where possible
     
  • The quality of the tour can depend on the strength of your internet connection. Try to view the house while you are connected to the internet via wifi, rather than mobile data such as 4G or 5G.
Use a laptop or computer
  • Left-click and drag to look around the space or use the left/right arrow keys on your keyboard to turn left and right
     
  • Left-click on the rings on the floor of the space to move around or use the up/down arrow keys on your keyboard to move forward and back
     
  • Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out or use the plus/minus keys on your keyboard to zoom in and out
     
  • Left-click the red and white hotspots to view details about each item, a pop-up will open, left-click on the photo/image to reveal more information.
Using a mobile device
  • Touch and drag to look around the space
     
  • Tap on the rings on the floor of the space to move around
     
  • Use a pinch gesture to zoom in and out
     
  • Tap the red and white hotspots to view details about each item, a pop-up will open, Tap on the photo/image to reveal more information.
Disclaimer

The purpose of this tool is to provide users with information relating to products that they may find useful in everyday life and to promote independent living. The City of Wolverhampton Council (the “Council”) does not endorse, recommend or accept liability for any of the information provided or products stated and the user is strongly recommended to seek any necessary professional advice in relation to the purchase,  installation and use of any of the products stated.

By proceeding the user accepts and acknowledges that:

  1. Not everything stated within the interactive tour will be suitable and the Council accepts no responsibility as to the suitability and safety of any products stated within. The user is strongly recommended to seek any necessary professional advice and/or approvals prior to the purchase or installation of any products
     
  2. All products and information stated are purely indicative and does not constitute advice, recommendation or endorsement by the Council. Any links to third party websites are provided for convenience only and is not a recommendation of the Council of a particular supplier of a product. Further the Council accepts no responsibility for the contents of the third-party website whatsoever and access and use of them is entirely at the user’s risk.
     
  3. Should any product be purchased the Council has no responsibility for its delivery or return and provides no warranties in respect of the products.
     
  4. The Council accepts no liability for any defects that may arise in any of the stated products.
     
  5. The Council will make every effort to ensure that the information contained within this website is accurate and up-to-date but gives no warranty, representation or guarantee as to its accuracy.
     
  6. All costs stated are illustrative and the Council accepts no responsibility for any costs whatsoever relating to any of the products.
     
  7. The user accepts that they will have no right of action in any regard against the Council in relation to any products purchased or information relied on when using this tool and all liability insofar as is permitted by law is excluded.
     
  8. If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact: customer.services@wolverhampton.gov.uk

By proceeding you confirm that you have read and understood this disclaimer. 

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