Hand Rails & Ramps – These would come under home improvements and these are through Essex County Council website as per the link below and it may help them to have an Occupational Therapy Assessment to assess their abilities and who would pay and there is even a video to watch to assist your enquiry regarding a Disabled Facilities Grant.
https://www.essex.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/help-live-home/adapt-your-home-work-you
Movement to keep warm – Try to ensure that you are moving regularly and take regular exercises, even if you are sitting in your chairs to keep your blood flowing as sitting too long makes you cold. One of many small tips to keep us flexible and warm
Also Age UK have a great deal of information regarding home improvements too as per the link attached. Please do note though that if you have an outside company in to change your decking, your warranty MAY be compromised.
We will be issuing information on a company that works with our Park owner who would be able to quote for ramps to be attached to the decking if this might be required.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/factsheets/fs42_disability_equipment_and_home_adaptations_fcs.pdf