Gordon Ellis Ashby Bath Shortener

Product Information

Most acrylic baths are not strong enough to take wedge-in bath seats and, when free-standing bath seats and removable bath lifts are used, the weight should be distributed over as wide a base as possible. This Mobeli Bathtub Shortener with 2 or 3 Strong Suction Pads allows you to stay upright in the bath, and is ideal for those with a disability, including lower-limb amputees, or anyone of a shorter height. Shower boards have greater width/depth than bath boards providing a greater area of support whilst sitting under a shower, whereas bath boards are narrower to provide more room if you wish to transfer down onto a bath seat.

These baths have a seat built into the moulding of the bath so that you do not have to sit on the bottom of the bath. Digital Bath and Bedroom Thermometer is a convenient way to monitor the temperature both in a room and in the bath. On some models the seat is detachable from the hoist and will fit onto a mobile chassis frame once out of the bath, allowing the person to be wheeled from the bathroom. Rubber suckers are Fitted to attach the Bath Shortener to the foot of the bath to prevent it slipping. The hoist usually lifts a rigid plastic bath chair with simple arm rests/bars which raise and lower each side.Non-slip, adjustable rubber feet or suction cups, depending on the model, ensure solid positioning even on damp surfaces. Most are only suitable for use in metal baths - some plastic or glass fibre baths may crack as the legs push against the sides of the bath. You should always check with the supplier of any bathing equipment if there are any limitations on the kind of bath they can be used in, and if necessary check with the manufacturer of your bath. Patients can be turned with little effort on the non-slip panes, which makes it easier to transfer them into the tub. Although a few of the floor-fixed bath hoists have the option of using slings, most people who need the additional support gained from a sling will use a mobile or ceiling track hoist.

These baths have a door in the side or front that you can step through to walk into/out of the bath.

Allows shorter people to enjoy a bath in safety and comfort by reducing the internal length of the bath by 12 inches. They are used in the same way as a shower/bath board, by reversing towards the bench, sitting down and swinging your legs over the edge to place them on the floor of the bath. If more able, you may choose to use the bath board and seat to move down, step by step, into the bath. An online community of and for disabled people supporting and helping each other by sharing our experiences.