Thinking about how you use your bathroom
Finding the right equipment can make life easier for you. Select an option below.
Do you need help getting in and out of the bath?
Bath lifts
Fits inside the bath and can lift you from the bottom of the bath to the top of the bath rim. Please note you will need to lift your legs over the bath side. These often have a waterproof battery that will need to be disconnected and charged.
Bath step
A step to help you to get in or out of the bath. Some steps can be adjusted to the height you need.
Grab rail for bathroom
A rail fixed to or near the bath to help you to get in and out of the bath safely. These can be fitted to the wall if it will provide a strong enough fixture, suction grab rails are also available.
Bath mats
A mat which attaches to the bottom of your bath to stop you from slipping when you get in and out.
Do you need help in the bath?
Bath seats
Often used with a bath board so a person can get lower down in the bath. Some bath seats cannot be used in plastic baths so the strength of the bath and design of the seat needs to be compatible.
Support cushions
Provides support and positioning if you are physically disabled and cannot sit upright unassisted during bathing. Specialist advice should be sought.
Bath-fixed rails
Provide support when stepping in and out of the bath. These clamp onto the rim of the bath so are not suitable for some shaped /roll top baths and some also need floor fixing.
Bath shortener
Attaches to the foot of the bath to prevent you slipping down helping you to bathe in safety and comfort.
Tap turner / lever taps
Enables people with reduced hand function or weak grip to turn taps on and off.
Plugs
Bath and sink safety plugs that reduce the risk of scalding and flooding using a pressure activated system.
Sponge
A sponge with a handle for easy grip to help you reach and wash your back and lower limbs if you find it difficult to bend.
Do you need help in the shower?
Shower boards
Fit in the bath so a person can use their over bath shower. They may be used in combination with other types of equipment. Need to make sure that there is no curvature of the bath which would prevent the installation and use of a shower board.
Shower seats
Useful if a person is finding it difficult to safely stand whilst in the shower. These can also be used so they can sit at a bathroom wash hand basin.
Swivel bather
Fits in the bath so a person can use their over bath shower and provides a backrest and armrests for support. The seat rotates to help turning while lifting legs into the bath.
Bath mats
A mat which attaches to the bottom of your bath to stop you from slipping when you get in and out.
Sponge
A sponge with a handle for easy grip to help you reach and wash your back and lower limbs if you find it difficult to bend.
Grab rails
Vertical or horizontal rails can provide support when stepping onto the shower tray or standing under the shower. These can be fitted to the wall if it will provide a strong enough fixture, suction grab rails are also available.
Do you need help going to the toilet?
Continence management
Helps to reduce the effects of incontinence, reduce the risk of incontinence and improve a person's comfort. Contact your GP for advice.
Raised toilet seat
Useful if a person is unable to safely get on/off their toilet as the toilet is too low. Available in 5cm, 10cm and 15cm heights.
Toilet frames
Useful if a person needs to push up to standing from a toilet using both arms. The width of the frame needs to be able fit around the toilet and the person needs to be able fit within it. It can be floor fixed for more stability. There are also combined toilet seats and frames.
Bed pans
Useful when a person cannot reach the main toilet. Usually you need to be able to lift yourself up for this to be positioned.
Grab rails
If there is a suitable wall next to the toilet then grab rails may help a person stand and balance.