Next, you'll want to think about the quality and durability of the toilet seat. While novelty toilet seats are meant to be fun, it's still essential to invest in a seat that is well-made and built to last. Look for seats made from sturdy materials such as high-quality plastic or wood, ensuring that they can withstand regular use and provide long-lasting enjoyment. Reach and grip may be improved by using a handling belt. A handling belt is worn by the person being transferred and is basically a belt with handholds. It allows the carer to have a firm grip, without holding your clothing or body. The carer can guide and support your movement. It is not intended for the carer to take your body weight through the belt. Drop-down toilet rails provide support on a second side, if no wall is present for fixed rails. They also allow the rail to be lifted out of the way when not needed, or if a carer needs to move closer to the individual on the toilet.

onto the toilet bowl or is fitted using the standard toilet seat fixings. Less flexion is required in the hips and knees if a higher seat is used, making it easier to sit down and stand up. A seat that is too high, however, can leave you feeling unsupported. Ideally, feet should be flat on the floor to give stability. These are smooth-surfaced, solid boards, tapered at either end to assist sideways transfers by bridging the gap between the wheelchair seat and theThese are long handled devices to be used with toilet paper, designed to assist people with limited reach.

Multi-function chairs/sanichairs can also be used, and have the advantage that they can be used as a commode and shower chair, making for a less cluttered environment. The height of wooden commodes tend to be fixed and they may fit in better within the home environment, looking more like a standard chair or disguised as an armchair. The height of metal commodes can be fixed or adjustable; they can be static or mobile and tend to be easier to wipe down. Some toilet seats will be held in place using a slightly different fitting but they generally all work in the same way. If yours is different, take a look around the fittings and you should be able to work out how to detach it. Step 3. Fitting a New Toilet Seat

These provide a higher sitting position and may assist you if you have difficulty bending at the hips. However, they also present problems for people who use a wheelchair since the difference in transfer height may be too great. Add-on bidets are used with an existing toilet bowl. They are electrically powered and provide a jet of warm water to clean and warm air to dry the area afterwards. Please note: permission is required from the local water authority before an add-on-bidet is installed. Self-propelled over-toilet chairs enable the wheelchair user to transfer themselves into the chair from, for example, the bed, propel themselves into the bathroom/toilet and manoeuvre themselves over the toilet. Features such as removable or fold-up arm rests, retractable or flip-up footrests can make

Some urinals are designed specifically for use when travelling and can be sealed, thrown away or contain crystals that absorb urine forming a gel. Mobile or wheeled commodes make it easier to position the commode close to the user for transfers. They can also be used as a transfer chair and some can be positioned over the toilet with the commode pan removed. The user and carer must ensure that the brakes are used when transferring on/off a wheeled commode.This style of toilet is commonly seen in boats and caravans. They have a reservoir of water to flush the toilet, and a lower chamber containing neutralising chemicals into which the waste is directed when flushed. They may be too low to sit down on if used on their own, but they can be supplied with a frame that includes a platform on which to place the toilet and support rails either side. Their advantage over chemical commodes is that the waste is shut off within the lower compartment. The waste compartment needs to be emptied at regular intervals. These comprise two circular discs that rotate one against another. They can be used to place the feet on when doing pivoting transfers. Mobile hoists eliminate the need for lifting. They basically comprise a wheeled chassis, and a boom that is raised to lift you up and lowered to position you on the toilet. In the domestic environment, however, there may be insufficient space to use a hoist for direct toilet transfers. It may be necessary to use the hoist in the bedroom where space is less restricted, and transfer onto a mobile over-toilet chair. These are replacement toilets that are usually mounted on wall fixings that allow the toilet to be adjusted up and down, powered via a low voltage electrical supply or water pressure. your use. The frames can either be freestanding or fixed to the floor. They have the added advantage that they provide a handhold either side, but they are more obtrusive.

Toilets come in a variety of shapes and sizes so use your tape measure to get the correct size and shape seat for your loo. Measure your existing toilet seat for the correct measurements or, if you’re measuring a new toilet with no seat, measure the length from the middle of the fitting holes to the centre of the front of your toilet bowl. Then measure the width from the widest point across. Users position their wheelchair alongside the toilet, remove the armrest and slide themselves across. Take a look at a previous guide for further help choosing the right toilet seat. Step 2. How to Remove a Toilet Seat Another crucial aspect to consider is comfort. After all, using the toilet is a necessity, and having a comfortable seat is essential. Look for novelty toilet seats that have a contoured shape and a smooth finish, providing optimal comfort during use. Soft close hinges can also be a great feature to look out for, as they prevent the seat from slamming shut, minimizing noise and adding convenience. Sling hoists have a spreader bar to which slings are attached. For toileting purposes, since it is essential that the user’s bottom is kept clear of the sling, slings with an aperture or a toileting (divided leg) sling should be used.permanently raising the height of the toilet by inserting a plinth between the floor and the toilet pedestal; These chairs are either free standing or mobile and are placed/wheeled over the toilet. They have two advantages: they provide better sitting support The strategic placing of grab rails can help to provide a secure handhold to pull up or slide across with during these transfers. In addition, the following may help: