Bathroom
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Bathroom
General Advice
- Bathrooms should be well lit
- Bathrooms should ideally have slip resistant flooring
- Consider installing a handle/lock that can be opened from the outside
- If you use the toilet at night consider a commode or urinal which can be used in the bedroom.
Local suppliers of equipment
A piece of equipment may help you in the bathroom. We have a list of local suppliers in the directory:
Other help available
Living Made Easy give lots of advice on adapting your bathroom to make things easier for you:
Living Made Easy: Adapting your home: The bathroom.
They also give advice on equipment that may help in the bathroom:
Living Made Easy: Bathing made easy, Bath and shower accessories, Bath and shower boards seats and stools, Bath lifts and hoists, Bath and shower chairs, Washbasins, Taps and soap dispensers, Toileting aids, Commodes.
If you still have difficulties you can request an Occupational therapy assessment by filling in an online referral form Equipment and adaptations for your home | Sheffield City Council
Disclaimer: the information included in the Sheffield Directory has been provided by the organisations listed, and although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the information’s accuracy, Sheffield City Council does not accept responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. Sheffield City Council cannot be held be responsible for any use of the information contained in or linked from the Directory. Users of the Directory are advised to check any information offered to their own satisfaction before relying upon it and, prior to making a purchase, it is suggested that those using the Directory refer to Living Made Easy.