Gordon Ellis Ashby Bath Shortener

Product Information

If you are struggling with caring for yourself, consider asking for a health and social care needs assessment. The Ashby Bath Shortener is a perfect mobility aid for shorter people who want to enjoy a soak in the bath, because it shortens the length of the bath by approximately 30 cm (12 inches). Wedge seats often have four hinged paddles which are attached to the metal seat frame and wedge firmly against the sides of the bath.

These serve to limit the available space in the bathtub so that smaller people can also support their feet on them.You do not have to be registered disabled to claim relief from VAT, but the nature of your illness or disablement must be specified in your declaration. 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. A bathtub board is particularly suitable as a bathtub seat for people in whom the ability of the legs to move is restricted, but the ability to sit is still retained. Thanks to non-slip feet, all models can be securely and stably attached to the edge of the bathtub, where they can be used as an aid to getting in and out of the bathtub, as well as a seat and shelf for soap and washing utensils. They should be able to provide you with information and advice about services or resources which could help you.

These tend to be shorter in length, therefore reducing legroom, and may well be too cramped if you experience stiffness in the hips and knees. Please note: When you install a seat or stool into a bath, you must ensure that the bath is designed to support the weight of a seated person, concentrated through the legs/brackets of the stool/seat, otherwise the bath may crack.

All have an adjustable fixing system, usually brackets on the underside, which braces the board against the sides of the bath. Whether it’s finding the right product for your individual needs, or getting expert advice about your condition or living arrangements, you can contact our OTs for a free consultation. This mobility aid is incredibly easy-to-install; you simply place the Mobeli Bathtub Shortener with 2 or 3 Strong Suction Pads in any standard sized bath and lock the vacuum-action suction pads into place – no tools required. Mats which are secured with suckers to the bottom of the bath, self-adhesive strips and spray-on slip-resistant material will all help to reduce the risk from slipping in a wet bath. Please be aware that there are certain legal health and safety requirements regarding the use of hoists, especially if you employ a private carer.

The majority of bath lifts have a seat and backrest unit made of either solid plastic or mesh fabric, and some have the option of a reclining mechanism to give a more relaxing bath. Although the suction cups of this bathroom aid will hold the bath shortener firmly in place, it is still easy-to-remove when you need to, making your everyday task of cleaning easy-to-do. A hygienic white plastic Bath Shortener that is placed at the foot of the bath to prevent slipping down. 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.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 You would need arm strength and flexibility, plus good core stability and strength, to use a hydraulic bath. Designed for comfortable and convenient in-bed shampooing, this Deluxe Inflatable Shampoo Basin offers maximum support and comfort for the head and shoulders, and also includes a built-in inflatable headrest to further enhance comfort. If you have a diagnosed long term condition, you may be able to claim VAT relief on the purchases, thus reducing the cost. Four large suckers attach the Shortener to the end of the bath, to help prevent someone from slipping down.

Powered lifts are controlled by a handset which is waterproof and is safe if accidentally immersed in the water. These baths have a door in the side or front that you can step through to walk into/out of the bath.

A rail can be fixed horizontally to the wall 75-100mm above the bath rim (see dimension c in diagram). At Medicalcorner24® you will find bathtub boards and other bathing and showering aids in a variety of designs. It is strongly advised to have grab rails fitted to the wall to hold whilst completing the transfer. 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.