Now the Covid restrictions have all been lifted, it may be assumed by some that Britain’s Covid nightmare is over. But for many people, the trouble does not appear likely to go away any time soon. While some still mourn the loss of loved ones killed by the virus, others will have been relieved they
read morePhysical Activity Guidelines Published For Disabled Children
by Bathtime Mobility on March 2, 2022 No commentsDisabled children should exercise for 20 minutes a day, according to the latest physical activity guidelines from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs). Using research from the University of Durham’s Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, the University of Bristol, and Disabilities Rights UK, they determined disabled young people should undertake between 120 and 180
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Disabled Showers FAQs
by Bathtime Mobility on May 29, 2018 No comments
Here we take a look at some of the more regular questions we are asked about our shower installations for elderly and disabled people. Of course, whilst we've tried to answer most of the questions our customers ask when we meet to discuss designing and fitting a disabled showering solution, we may have missed aread more
Designing a Disabled Wet Room
by Bathtime Mobility on April 19, 2018 Comments Off on Designing a Disabled Wet RoomA wet room is an ideal bathroom solution for a less mobile person, especially a Zimmer frame or wheelchair user, as it provides step free access and a large space to shower in. Step free access allows the user to enter and exit the showering space without encountering obstructions such as steps or lips. This
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How To Reduce Potential Falls In The Bathroom
by Bathtime Mobility on December 21, 2017 No commentsThe bathroom ranks amongst the worst rooms in the home for domestic injuries, with people over 70 years of age most at risk of an injury. Most of these injuries occur when exiting the bath or shower, primarily because of the trip hazard high shower steps and bath sides present, combined with the presence of
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Step In Shower Trays vs Low Level Shower Trays – What’s the Difference?
by Bathtime Mobility on December 21, 2017 No commentsFor many customers, when choosing a new accessible shower, it can be difficult to understand the difference between the various types of shower tray available. Here we look at the range of shower step heights we offer and who they suit. Many people are familiar with a shower with a high step, sometimes as high
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Simple Steps To Creating a Safer Home
by Bathtime Mobility on October 26, 2017 No commentsWhen it comes to making the home a safer place for someone with reduced mobility, one of the best things that can be done is to adapt the bathroom. This is this the one room in the house responsible for the biggest number of slips and falls, especially among elderly and disabled people. So taking
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Financial Help For Disabled People
by Bathtime Mobility on October 26, 2017 No commentsAt Bathtime Mobility, we’re experts in adapting bathrooms to suit elderly and disabled people. In fact, it’s the only kind of bathroom work we do. Nonetheless, our Blog likes to touch on subjects our potential customers may be interested in, other than, of course, bathrooms. In this blog we thought we’d give a brief overview
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Working Alongside An Occupational Therapist
by Bathtime Mobility on August 30, 2017 No commentsBathtime Mobility design and install bathrooms to suit people with reduced mobility. Although our project management service covers the whole project from design concept to a fully fitted and functioning bathroom, we often receive enquiries from people who started their mobility bathroom project with an Occupational Therapist (OT). An OT works with people of all
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How To Get In And Out Of The Bath Safely
by Bathtime Mobility on July 19, 2017 No commentsWhen people find getting into and out of the bath to be difficult, it may be best to consider making some comprehensive changes to the bathroom, such as installing a walk-in bath like the Classic, Avrail or Aventis. An alternative is an easy access shower or wet room, which in some situations may be a
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