Accessible bathrooms
Bathroom choices that suit painful joints
Arthritis changes what a user can grip, twist and lower themselves into. Fitting choice matters more than layout in many cases.
Before you commit
A raised WC height and a shower seat reduce the loading on knees and hips during transfers.
Frequently asked
Are wall-hung units easier?
They allow height setting and easier cleaning, but need sound fixing into structure.
Do sensor controls help?
They can remove grip entirely for handwashing, though they suit some households better than others.
Specification points
- 1
Lever taps, push-button flushes and light-touch drawer runners remove the twisting and pinching movements that hurt most.
- 2
A raised WC height and a shower seat reduce the loading on knees and hips during transfers.
Working out what is realistic in your space?
Room dimensions, the position of the window and where the waste leaves the building decide most of it. Send those and we can be specific.