Practical guidance for occupational therapists, DFG teams and families supporting hoist and wheelchair users, with clear advice on privacy, water control and safer showering routines.
Shower adaptation projects often involve several people, including occupational therapists, surveyors, local authority teams, contractors, procurement officers, care teams and family members. When everyone has
When an occupational therapist recommends an accessible shower solution for a wheelchair user or hoist user, the success of the adaptation often depends on what
For occupational therapists and caseworkers, reducing caregiver strain is not simply about comfort. It is about safer care delivery, a more sustainable package of care,
For occupational therapists and caseworkers, privacy in assisted bathing is not a “nice to have”. It is a functional outcome that affects confidence, willingness to
In accessible bathrooms, the curtain rail layout is not just a finishing detail. For wheelchair users and hoist users, the layout can determine whether transfers
When occupational therapists are assessing an adapted bathroom, the key issue is rarely just whether the person can physically get into the room. The bigger
When a bathroom adaptation needs to accommodate a ceiling track hoist, the specification has to do two things at once. It must enable safe access
The most recent estimates from the UK Department for Work and Pensions’ Family Resources Survey reveal that there were 16 million people living with a
The first step to making your bathroom accessible is to design a shower that is user-friendly. There are many different options available. Some of them
