Gordon Ellis Ashby Bath Shortener

Product Information

As these rails attach solely to the bath itself, great care needs to be taken to ensure that the fixing mechanism - usually a screw system - remains secure. If you have someone who helps you, they can have a carer’s assessment to see if they also need support to continue in their caring role.

The lifting mechanism is either manual or mains powered, controlled by the bather or a carer using a handset.If you are unsteady on your feet, make sure the taps, plug and door controls can be reached from the seated position if you plan to bathe independently.

You will need to ensure that the bath lift of your choice raises to the height of the edge of your particular bath, to provide a smooth transfer over the rim of your bath. Read our quick guide and learn the legal rules for mobility scooters on the road, pavements, and parking. Local authority funding for equipment and minor adaptations varies slightly across the United Kingdom. The Mobeli Bathtub Shortener is available in two different models with either two or three suction pads.Designed to reduce the internal length of a bath and in so doing enable people who are shorter in height to feel secure in the bath because they are able to rest their feet against something solid. The vast majority are powered and can be operated either by yourself, for independent bathing, or by a carer. If used, a slip-resistant step provides a safer surface to stand on, and a grab rail mounted on the wall may provide a secure handhold to grip whilst using the step.

Whether it’s finding the right product for your individual needs, or getting expert advice about your condition or living arrangements, you can contact our OTs for a free consultation. The shorter the height the lower down in the water you sit, but the more effort will be required to stand up from the seat. If mobility and transfers are difficult for you, you may need to consider changing your environment, adapting or building a bathroom which will meet your needs, or installing equipment that will help you and a carer if you require one. Rubber suckers are fitted to attach the Bath Shortener to the foot of the bath to prevent it slipping. If this type of adaptation is needed, a local occupational therapist will come to assess your needs and then contact the relevant council departments.Some have a backrest which gives full support but makes them difficult or impossible to use with a bath board.