Bathroom aids
Smaller items such as grab rails, shower seats, bath lifts and raised toilet seats. Many cost far less than a new bathroom.
See our list of bathroom aids with what to check before you buy.
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Grab rails: where they help and how they are fittedA well-placed grab rail gives you something firm to hold when you get in and out of the bath or shower, or up from the toilet. Where rails go, what to look for and how they must be fixed.
Photo: Oneweekendwebsite, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Shower seats, stools and chairsSitting down to shower is safer if standing is tiring or your balance is not steady. The types of shower seat, and what to check.
Photo: Ciell, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Bath lifts, bath boards and bath seats
Aids that help you keep using your bath — a board or seat across the bath, or a powered lift that lowers you into the water and raises you back up.
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Raised toilet seats and toilet framesIf getting on and off the toilet is hard, a raised seat, a toilet frame or a well-placed rail can help. What each one does and what to check.
Photo: Ashashyou, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Lever taps and other small aids
Taps that are easier to turn, long-handled sponges, non-slip mats and other small things that can make washing easier and safer.
Get an assessment first
An occupational therapist (OT) can visit you at home and recommend what is safe and suitable for you. Ask your council’s adult social care team — in Northern Ireland, your Health and Social Care Trust.