CedarstepSeparate the difficulty into parts. Is it stepping over the bath edge, standing to wash, sitting down, or getting up again? These are different questions for an assessment.
Equipment and changes to discuss
NHS inform describes bathroom equipment, including shower seats, bath lifts and raised toilet seats, as possible parts of occupational therapy. This is a list of options, not a recommendation for your home.
- Choosing questions for shower seating.
- Grab rails: positioning and fitting.
- Raised toilet seats and frames.
Before spending money
Ask for an assessment. If you rent, discuss alterations with your landlord. Wet rooms, level-access showers and changes to plumbing need a suitable installer. Don't book major works until you have checked the funding process and obtained any required approval.
Use the home adaptation planner to make a list for your appointment. Council and funding arrangements differ between UK nations.