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Bathroom and toilet

Finding the right equipment can make life easier for you. Select an option below. We recommend that you read Advice about buying equipment before purchasing equipment.

Taking a bath

There are many products to help you with baths and bathing: for example, bath rails, rail kits, accessible bathroom suites, top or side entry baths, bath/shower boards, seats and stools, lifts and hoists. 

There are numerous suppliers to choose from. A Google search for bathroom equipment will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items. 

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

Age UK, through their trading company Age Co, offers products and services from trusted partners that could make life easier for older people. 

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

Using a shower

There are many products to help you with showering: for example, toilet showers, shower cubicles and enclosures, shower trays and enclosures, wetroom flooring, bath/shower boards, bath and shower chairs and stools.

There are numerous suppliers to choose from. A Google search for bathroom equipment will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items. 

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

Age UK, through their trading company Age Co, offers products and services from trusted partners that could make life easier for older people. 

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

Personal care

There are many products to help you with your personal care: for example, wipes, sanitisers, long-reach personal wiping aids, long-handled washing aids, hand and footcare equipment, shaving equipment with enlarged handles, dental care equipment, long-handled hair brushes and combs, tweezers and nail clippers with attached magnifiers, toiletry and cosmetic applicators.

There are numerous suppliers to choose from. A Google search for personal care products will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items. 

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

Age UK, through their trading company Age Co, offers products and services from trusted partners that could make life easier for older people. 

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

Basin

There are different types of wash basins as well as taps that can make it easier for you to use the basin: for example, height adjustable basins, dementia wash basins, portable handwash units, wheelchair accessible basins, accessible taps, foot or knee operated taps.

There are numerous suppliers to choose from. A Google search for specialist basins and taps will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items. 

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

Age UK, through their trading company Age Co, offers products and services from trusted partners that could make life easier for older people. 

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

Using the toilet

There are different types of aids that can help you to use the toilet: for example, raised toilet seats, toilet frames and rails, commodes, coloured toilet seats to aid user recognition. There are also products to help you with your personal care (see section above).

There are numerous suppliers to choose from. A Google search for toilet aids will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items. 

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about. You can hire a toilet seat, toilet frame or commode for short-term use from the British Red Cross.


Age UK, through their trading company Age Co, offers products and services from trusted partners that could make life easier for older people. 

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor.