Bath Boards, Shower Stools, Bath Shortener and Bath Seats which allow people to enjoy bathing without the struggle of lifting in and out of the bath or shower. If the board is too long it will stick out over the side of the bath and there is a chance it could tip up if you sit on the end. If you have someone who helps you, they can have a carer’s assessment to see if they also need support to continue in their caring role. A hole is cut into the base allowing water to enter, and a breather hole under the handle allows air to escape, meaning that it doesn’t interfere with filling or draining the bath.

This easy to use bath shortener is designed to enable shorter people to bathe in safety and comfort. To transfer into the bath you reverse towards the board and sit down on it before swinging your legs over the edge to place them on the floor of the bath. A transfer bench does not require support on the bath rim on the far side of the bath, so may be useful when this is not available.The heat sensitive pad on the plug changes colour when the water temperature reaches 36°C to alert the user that the water may be too hot, reducing the risk of scalding. Floor-fixed bath hoists have a strong metal vertical column which usually slots into a base plate at the side or end of the bath. Slatted or perforated boards will allow the water to drain away quickly, so that drying is easier and the board is less slippery to sit on. In these designs, the concept of a height adjustable bath has been combined with the benefits of a step-in bath. The occupational therapist’s recommendations are taken as evidence that the work proposed is appropriate and meets all the requirements for funding.

Their advantage is that they lower you right down to the bottom of the bath and give you the freedom to lie back and soak. This Mobeli Bathtub Shortener with 2 or 3 Strong Suction Pads allows you to stay upright in the bath, and is ideal for those with a disability, including lower-limb amputees, or anyone of a shorter height.Not all of our products are eligible for VAT relief, so we are obliged to charge VAT for those products even after you complete this form. Rocker or toggle switches are sometimes available and are particularly helpful for a person with weak or painful hands. A hole that is cut into the base allows water to enter, and a breather hole under the handle allows air to escape.

In addition to the bathtub board, you will find other aids for the bathtub such as bathtub shorteners and steps in our range. When washing and bathing people in need of care, bathing boards help, for example, when getting in and out. It may be best to use this equipment whilst seated in your bath, to help avoid any potential difficulty with your balance when reaching with the equipment. The assessment aims to identify any difficulties you may having in caring for yourself and how this impacts upon your wellbeing. Baths are available which incorporate an integral swivel seat that lifts you up, over and down into the bath.If you are planning a new purpose-built accessible bathroom, be aware of the requirements of building regulations and design standards. If you do wish to claim you will just need to state the illness or medical condition you are suffering from and tick to confirm that you wish to claim exemption and that the information you have provided is correct. Slowly turn to the center of the tub and lift your legs over the edge of the tub in a gentle, slow motion. You must however still be able to lift your legs over the bath rim if you wish to bathe independently.

The angle of some brackets can also be altered to wedge the board against the inside rims of the bath. Some have a backrest which gives full support but makes them difficult or impossible to use with a bath board.To use the bathtub board as a bathtub seat and as an aid to getting in and out of the bath, first place it on the outer edge of the bathtub and, depending on the model, fix it with the help of the adjustable rubber feet or suction cups.