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Multi-function chairs/sanichairs can also be used, and have the advantage that they can be used as a commode and shower chair, making for a less cluttered environment. These are usually made of fibreglass or clay and can be shaped and coloured to match your existing toilet pedestal. Its large square handle and contoured recess allows the lever to be pushed down simply with the palm of the hand. Other sensor settings (sensor range, delay in, delay out and flow time) can also be adjusted by remote control. Small transfer equipment such as sliding boards and turning discs can be used to help a carer assist with your transfers.

It may be necessary to use the hoist in the bedroom where space is less restricted, and transfer onto a mobile over-toilet chair. back support pad fitted onto a horizontal rail on the wall behind the toilet, positioned at waist level can help to maintain an upright position. For example, managing stairs might be too difficult or unsafe, or the circulation space may be too tight. In the domestic environment, however, there may be insufficient space to use a hoist for direct toilet transfers. These hoists run on overhead tracking, usually attached to the ceiling, but sometimes on a freestanding gantry.Look for retailers who are members of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), which means that they adhere to the organisation’s code of practice. Information and advice on design issues is available for businesses and organisations from the Centre for Accessible Environments.

If you are keen to save water where possible then a dual flush is an obvious choice, allowing you to decide just how much water you use each time you use the loo. Accessible public toilets are designed to the above-mentioned specifications, and might also be fitted with a special lock to give access only to disabled people. It may be necessary to ensure hand washing facilities can be accessed from the toilet to enable people who have difficulty standing to rinse their hands after using the toilet. If you have not had an opportunity to discuss your toileting difficulties with a professional, you are strongly advised to seek an assessment of your situation.

If your needs are at a lower level, the council must still provide you with information and advice about alternative services or resources which could help you.

If the assessment was made by social services, and is considered necessary and appropriate, they will also assess your financial status to see if you may be offered a Disabled Facilities Grant towards paying for the work. General information on managing incontinence is also available from the Bladder and Bowel Foundation. They have the added advantage that they provide a handhold either side, but they are more obtrusive. Difficulty getting on and off the toilet is often a problem associated with arthritis and stiffness in the joints, or muscle weakness.Women in particular have to shuffle forwards on their seat so that the head of the urinal can be held close to the body. Users position their wheelchair alongside the toilet, remove the armrest and slide themselves across. If further assistance and/or support is needed, then it may be necessary to use a mobile over-toilet chair or an overhead hoist. Users positions their wheelchair facing the toilet and slide forwards to straddle the toilet bowl, facing the cistern. Some commodes can have armrests that can be removed, dropped down or flipped up to make a sideways transfer possible.