Essential Bathroom Aids for a Safer Home

Bathroom aids are essential for supporting users with disabilities, limited mobility, the elderly and those recovering from surgery.

Maintaining personal hygiene is essential to stop the spread of germs and boost mental well-being and self-esteem.

Bathroom mobility aids are designed to assist users in the bathroom and shower, reducing the risk of slips and falls and ensuring the bathroom remains accessible.

Bathrooms are often seen as a relaxing place. For those with disabilities and those recovering from surgery, avoidance of these areas often occurs due to the risk of slips and falls.

There are many bathroom aids available to help you make your bathroom a safer, more accessible environment. Many of the mobility aids are affordable and do not require bathroom alterations.

Bathroom and shower aids are often lightweight, allowing them to easily be moved when needed to allow you to clean around them. Designed for use in a variety of homes and by a variety of users, they are generally adjustable in size to allow you to ensure the mobility aid supports your needs. They also of course have been designed for use in wet environments and offer slip-resistant surfaces.

Bathroom and shower aids are available to purchase privately in shops and online. For those with disabilities and charities, the products can be purchased VAT exempt.

In the UK, there is support and funding available for those who need bathroom aids. Depending on your abilities, you may be eligible to receive bathroom aids through the NHS. We suggest speaking to your Occupational Therapist (OT) or GP.

Local councils can also undertake assessments and look to provide equipment and adaptations when needed. You will need to speak to social services at your local council to arrange a needs assessment.

At The Ramp People we offer a range of mobility aids designed to support a range of disabilities.

Bath steps are designed to assist those who struggle to get in and out of the bath. This may be due to limited mobility or pain.

Shower stools are commonly used by those who suffer from fatigue or balance issues and therefore benefit from sitting down whilst washing.

Toilet frames support users when sitting down or standing up from the toilet, they can often help those recovering from surgery or those who suffer from joint pain and conditions such as arthritis.

At The Ramp People all of our bathroom aids are portable and require no installation. Simply adjust to your preferred setting and start using.

It is important to ensure the mobility aid is safe for you, always consider your abilities prior to purchase.

We also suggest checking the products weight capacity and size to ensure it can support your weight and will fit in your bathroom.

As the mobility aid is being used in a wet environment, always look for a non-slip or anti-slip surface. Rubber feet or similar are also preferable for a secure grip to the floor.

Regularly check the mobility aid for signs of damage and wear.

As mobility aids, all bathroom aids can be purchased with VAT relief for eligible individuals in the UK. At the checkout, simply enter the full name of the person and disability or the charity name and number to remove the VAT from your purchase.

Our team is available throughout the week to help via phone, email, live chat or WhatsApp. If you’d rather we call you, you can easily request a callback here.