Gordon Ellis Ashby Bath Shortener

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This principle guides all of our product development and service, and we're proud that our small aids for daily living can make a big difference in someone's life. If you have long legs or a short bath then you may find your knees have to remain bent when seated on the board. Mobility scooters have transformed the lives of millions, offering independence and ease of movement to those with mobility challenges. If you have a diagnosed long term condition, you may be able to claim VAT relief on the purchases, thus reducing the cost.

Local authority funding for minor adaptations (which would include grab rails) varies slightly across the United Kingdom. Some have a backrest which gives full support but makes them difficult or impossible to use with a bath board.

Bathtub boards can be used as a practical shelf for soap and other bathroom utensils, as they stand like a small table on the edge of the bathtub. Magiplug® is a useful addition to any home and especially useful for anyone who is liable to forget to turn off the taps. If you are, then this incredibly strong Mobeli Bathtub Shortener with 2 or 3 Strong Suction Pads is for you. With the sides lowered they can be used as a drying or changing platform, raised they can be used for showering and with the sides in the highest position they can function as a shallow bath.

An online community of and for disabled people supporting and helping each other by sharing our experiences. 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. A mobile hoist can be heavy and difficult to manoeuvre, especially in confined spaces such as bathrooms, and the occupant can feel particularly vulnerable in transit. The Care Act 2014 empowers anyone who appears to need care and support to request an assessment from their local council, irrespective of their income or savings.These combined function pieces of equipment provide a height-adjustable platform with sides which can be raised and lowered. It may become difficult to get in or out of the bath, or the bathroom itself may become inaccessible, particularly if it is upstairs. Wedge seats often have four hinged paddles which are attached to the metal seat frame and wedge firmly against the sides of the bath. The shorter the height the lower down in the water you sit, but the more effort will be required to stand up from the seat.

A local authority Disabled Facilities Grant, often referred to as a DFG, may be available for essential home adaptations for you as a disabled person, if Plastic covered foam cushions can be used to line the bath to make someone who is frail more comfortable, or to increase your safety if you have involuntary movements. This filling and drainage causes a delay during which you may become chilled, so consider keeping the bathroom well heated during use.

These rails fold down to rest on the bath rim and can be folded up against the wall when not required. The assessment aims to identify any difficulties you may having in caring for yourself and how this impacts upon your wellbeing. Check the height of the internal seat to make sure you are able to lower yourself down and stand up from it with ease. However, they will make it difficult to transfer your legs into the bath whilst seated on a bath board.

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. This collection features common elements so a bathroom can include any number of combinations to create a great look and safety for the user at the same time. Read our quick guide and learn the legal rules for mobility scooters on the road, pavements, and parking. Although expensive, a bath lift may be more cost-effective than installing a special bath or shower. The ergonomic handles, which are attached to each bathtub board, offer additional support when getting in and out.You will need to ensure that the bath lift of your choice raises to the height of the edge of your particular bath, to provide a smooth transfer over the rim of your bath. Charities tend to give awards in accordance with a predetermined criteria, so it is important that you carefully select the organisations that you apply to. 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.