Bathroom Aids FAQs

Bathroom mobility aids are products designed to improve safety, comfort, and independence in the bathroom. They help people with limited mobility, disabilities, injuries, or age-related conditions reduce the risk of slips and falls.

Bathroom aids are commonly used by the elderly, those recovering from surgery, those recovering from injuries, those with limited mobility, those with disabilities, those with muscle weakness or limited strength. Bathroom aids can also be used by those who are pregnant and require additional support.

There are an extensive range of bathroom mobility aids available including bath steps, shower stools, shower chairs, grab rails, toilet frames, commode chairs and transfer benches. Bathroom aids can include portable and fixed solutions. For example, grab rails are often fixed to a wall whilst a shower chair may be fixed or portable.

Bathroom aids can be used as a short or long term solution. Many portable solutions are relatively cheap and therefore may be purchased for use over several months whilst recovering from surgery. Other bathroom aids, such as specialist bath tubs and hoists can be more expensive and therefore are generally used as a long term solution.

Bathroom aids are generally cheaper so are often the first option considered. They can be used as a temporary or long-term solution depending on your needs. In many instances users will purchase portable bathroom aids as a first step prior to looking into an accessible bathroom, such as a walk-in shower or wet room. In most instances accessible bathrooms can take a while to install as experts are required and often funding is required from the NHS, council or a charity.

Yes the NHS offer a range of mobility aids, including bathroom aids. We recommend speaking to your GP or Occupational Therapist about this. The type of bathroom aids you may get will depend on your area and eligibility.

Yes. Our range of shower stools and shower chairs are all CE marked and UKCA marked to ensure they can be used in private homes and in care homes and hospitals.

The best aid depends on your mobility, balance, strength, bathroom layout, and daily needs. An occupational therapist or healthcare professional can recommend the most suitable products. It is important that the mobility aid is safe for you.

The majority of portable bathroom mobility aids, such as shower chairs, toilet frames and bath steps are adjustable to allow you to ensure they work for you.

VAT relief is available to those with long-term disabilities and charities in the UK. When adding the item to your basket, simply enter the full name of the person and disability in the VAT relief box to remove the VAT. Other suppliers may have alternative processes.

With proper care and regular maintenance, quality bathroom mobility aids can last for many years. Our range of shower stools include a 2-year warranty. It is important to replace products if they become damaged or no longer provide safe support. If you are unsure if your mobility aid is safe to use always contact the manufacturer for advice.

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