Accessible bathrooms
A planning checklist for an accessible bathroom
At a glance
- Write down current abilities and expected changes; the design should serve both without a second strip-out.
- Confirm structure for rails and hoists, floor type for falls, and door width before finalising the layout.
Worth checking on site
Confirm structure for rails and hoists, floor type for falls, and door width before finalising the layout.
Your questions answered
Should the whole room be adapted at once?
Not necessarily, but the hidden preparation is best done in one go.
Who should be involved?
The user, whoever assists them, and any therapist who has assessed the need.
Specification points
Write down current abilities and expected changes; the design should serve both without a second strip-out.
Confirm structure for rails and hoists, floor type for falls, and door width before finalising the layout.
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Second opinion on accessible planning checklist
If you already have a quote or a design and something does not sit right, it is worth another set of eyes before work starts.