Supporting Families in the Home

Supporting Families in the Home through Life-Changing Challenges – With a Helping Hand from DTS Electrical Ltd

As any parent will tell you, family comes first. For those of us raising children with life-changing illnesses, that truth becomes even more powerful. My name is David, and I run DTS Electrical — a domestic electrical business that offers more than just wiring and lighting. It’s a service built on understanding, empathy, and real-life experience.

You see, my son is 13 years old and lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It’s a rare, degenerative condition that gradually takes away his muscle strength and independence. Every day brings new challenges — medical, emotional, and practical. Like many families in our situation, we’ve had to adapt every aspect of home life to make things safer, more comfortable, and accessible.

That personal journey is what inspired me to offer something different through DTS Electrical: reliable, thoughtful electrical services tailored for families with children who live with serious health conditions.

Understanding the Real Needs of Families Like Mine

When your child has complex medical needs, the home becomes more than just a place to live — it becomes a sanctuary, a care centre, and often a 24/7 operation. That brings with it a unique set of demands: power points for medical equipment, emergency lighting, stairlifts, hoists, sensory rooms, security systems, and more. These aren’t luxuries — they’re essentials.

I know how overwhelming it can be to plan these changes, especially when life is already filled with appointments, hospital visits, and emotional stress. That’s where I step in — not just as a qualified electrician, but as someone who truly understands what’s at stake.

Practical Help, with Compassion

Through DTS Electrical, supporting families in the home, I aim to make every job as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether it’s a full rewire to make a home more accessible, installing sockets for vital medical devices, or improving lighting to enhance safety, I approach each task with sensitivity and care.

But it’s not just about the big projects — Supporting Families in the Home with the everyday jobs that keep your home safe and functioning. From changing faulty sockets and fixing lighting issues to upgrading your fuse board or installing an extractor fan, I treat every job with the same level of care and professionalism. I understand that for families like ours, even small improvements can make a huge difference.

Specialist Installations for Specialist Needs

Some of the most common work I carry out for families like mine includes:

• Power supplies for medical equipment – ensuring reliable, dedicated circuits for ventilators, monitors, hoists, and hospital beds.
• Safety upgrades – such as modern consumer units with RCD or RCBO protection to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, especially in older homes.
• Adapted lighting – including dimmable lighting for sensory needs or bright, clear lighting to assist with visual impairments.
• Extra sockets and access control – especially useful when a child is wheelchair-dependent or being cared for on a single floor.

All these changes help reduce daily pressures and allow parents to create a home that works for their family — not against it.

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A Personal Mission

I never set out to turn my personal experience into part of my business — but over time, I’ve realised there’s a real need for tradespeople who understand families like ours.

That understanding changes everything. It changes how I quote for jobs. It changes how I speak to parents. It changes how I treat their homes. And most importantly, it means I can offer peace of mind — because I know how fragile that peace can be when your child is living with a life-limiting condition.

Let’s Make Your Home Work for You

If you’re a parent or carer to a child with a life-changing illness — whether it’s Duchenne, cerebral palsy, a neurological condition, or something else — and you’re looking for honest, reliable electrical support, DTS Electrical is here to help.

Whether it’s a major project like a full rewire, or something as simple as fitting a new light or additional socket, no job is too big or too small. I bring more than just tools to the job — I bring patience, understanding, and genuine care.

Feel free to reach out for advice, a friendly chat, or to arrange a free quote. Together, we’ll find practical, affordable solutions that make life at home that little bit easier.

David – DTS Electrical Ltd

Electrical services with heart — because I know what really matters.