Accessibility and safety
Easier and safer, for longer.
A bathroom that's easy and safe to use helps everyone: children, guests, anyone injured, and you, later in life. Done well, it just looks like a good bathroom.
- Biggest change
- Level access
- Support
- Grab rails
- Seating
- Shower seat
- Safety
- Anti-scald, grip
The basics
Many features cost little if planned now, and a lot to add later: solid fixings for rails, a level shower floor, wider doors.
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Level-access shower
A step-free shower floor, for easier and safer use.
Grab rails
Support rails by the toilet, bath and shower. Need solid fixings.
Shower seats
Fold-down or built-in seats.
Raised toilets
Comfort-height pans and raised seats.
Anti-scald protection
Thermostatic valves that limit the water temperature.
Slip-resistant floors
Higher-grip floors in wet areas.
Doors and space
Wider doorways, outward-opening doors and room to turn.
Visibility and contrast
Lighting and contrasting colours that help people with low vision.
Accessible baths
Walk-in baths and bath lifts.
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