BS 8300:2001 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of Practice gives information on the suggested layouts for accessible toilets in public buildings. At Complete Care Shop, we have toileting aids for men and women, including male and female urinals and urinal bottles. We understand that men and women use the toilet differently, which is why we provide such variety in our range of toilet mobility aids. High-quality toilet mobility aids These are mobile chairs that can be wheeled by the carer and positioned over the toilet. You can be transferred into the chair in the bedroom directly from your bed where there is more space and scope to transfer. General information on managing incontinence is also available from the Bladder and Bowel Foundation.

permanently raising the height of the toilet by inserting a plinth between the floor and the toilet pedestal; Toilet plinths fit between the floor and the toilet pedestal and raise the overall height of the toilet on a permanent basis. They require fitting by an experienced tradesperson. It’s important to have the washbasin within arms reach of a seated toilet user. This is because some users may have the need to wash their hands prior to dressing and manoeuvring themselves. The basins and taps need to be installed to the dimensions stated in the Building Regulations and Building Standards Diagrams.

Difficulty getting on and off the toilet is often a problem associated with arthritis and stiffness in the joints, or muscle weakness. It can be helped by: 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. These are usually made of fibreglass or clay and can be shaped and coloured to match your existing toilet pedestal.

Toileting equipment is generally regarded as daily living equipment and is provided by the local community equipment services through health and/or social services. Provision may include: These replace the existing toilet and combine the features of a standard toilet with that of an automatic bidet, providing a warm water douche and a stream of warm air for drying. Commode pans fit within the commode to collect urine in a portable vessel. This can then be taken to a toilet or sluice to be flushed away. These comprise two circular discs that rotate one against another. They can be used to place the feet on when doing pivoting transfers. Raised toilet seats are available with arm rests for extra support when seated and when standing from the toilet.If you find modern push-button loos hard to use, Eezy-Flush may be the answer. Traditionally, the solution has been either electronic (flushing the toilet by waving at a wall-mounted sensor) or mechanical (linking the flush to a foot pedal or large handle). A floor-to-ceiling grab pole may be useful for some people as they allow you to pivot around them whilst still being able to hold on, but they do require significant arm and grip strength to use. Toilet surround frames are metal frames that are often height adjustable to suit your requirements. They surround the toilet and provide a hand hold A raised toilet seat usually replaces the existing toilet seat and provides a raise of 5cm, 10cm or 15cm depending on the model. The seat either clamps