Hello Margs1
I see you have already had some replies with very useful comments.
It is very common and entirely understandable that you are thinking of moving to a bungalow and for many, this will prove to be the best thing. You do have to be careful however when viewing bungalows that you don’t get carried away with the idea that life would be much easier for you just because it is a bungalow. You need to look at it very carefully. Some bungalows have quite narrow hallways and it may not be easy, for example to get a mobility aid around the property or to move between rooms without doing a ten point turn because doorways are too narrow. Be especially vigilant about the bathroom where space is often tight and beware if there is a low bath ie a bath with reduced height sides - they may be easy to get in and out but do not solve the problem if it is one of getting up from the floor of the bath. As AnaElsa said it took her some time to find a suitable bungalow and as Steve2 has said he moved into a flat, so don’t discount that as an option.
I don’t know where you are in the country but there are increasing numbers of extra supported housing schemes - it comes under various names, where I am it is called flexicare. These are basically a building where everyone has their own flat but care staff are on site to give residents the help they need. There are often some communal areas and various activities going on, so you can also have company and things to do if you wish or be on your own when you want. It can be a good halfway house between having your own property and a care home. You will need to check out options locally but this type of accommodation is usually organised by the local council - some of the flats may be available to buy but most are rented and most will allow homeowners to become tenants on the sale of their property which many prefer to buying as maintenance etc is sorted ‘in house.’. It may be worth finding out if this sort of scheme exists where you are and what the process is.
Finally, regarding train travel, do you know about passenger assist? Have a look at this link
And this link is for a post I did after I changed my thinking and approach to train travel - it may give you food for thought and taken together with passenger assist may mean you can continue to use train travel to visit your daughter. National Express coaches can also give you assistance in a similar way.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do, I hope the comments you have received will all help you to make the decision that is right for you.
Tot