A few well-chosen changes can make a bathroom safer, more comfortable and easier to use, helping older people stay independent at home for longer.
Simple changes
- Grab rails by the bath, shower and toilet.
- Non-slip flooring for confidence underfoot.
- A raised toilet seat or comfort-height toilet.
- Better lighting, including a night light.
- Lever taps, kinder on stiff or painful hands.
Bigger changes
- Replacing the bath with a level-access shower and seat.
- A wet room.
- A wider door for a walking frame or wheelchair.
Support that can help
- Your council can provide minor aids and adaptations, and an occupational therapist assessment.
- A Disabled Facilities Grant can help with larger adaptations based on a person’s needs, and is means-tested for adults.
- Home Improvement Agencies can help arrange the work.
Book your free, no-obligation survey and we will explain what you may be eligible for.
