Accessible bathrooms
Bathroom layouts that give carers room to work
Common mistakes to avoid
Storage for gloves, wipes and continence supplies inside the room saves repeated trips during assisted routines.
If a carer assists, the room has two users. Space beside and in front of the WC and shower is the difference between safe assistance and daily strain.
Getting the layout safe
Leaving clear space on the user's assisting side, rather than centring fittings, is the single most useful layout decision.
Storage for gloves, wipes and continence supplies inside the room saves repeated trips during assisted routines.
Frequently asked
How much side space is needed?
Enough for a carer to stand and support comfortably; this should be measured against how the transfer is actually done.
Should the door open outwards?
Usually yes, for both space and emergency access.
Keep reading
Second opinion on carer access layouts
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.