Accessible bathrooms
Taps and controls for limited grip
What makes it usable
- 1
Long lever handles can be operated with a forearm or a closed fist, which suits users with painful hands.
- 2
Control position matters as much as type, a shower valve reachable from outside the spray lets the water be run up to temperature safely.
Before you commit
Long lever handles can be operated with a forearm or a closed fist, which suits users with painful hands.
Your questions answered
Are sensor taps practical at home?
They work well for handwashing but are less suited to filling a basin.
Can existing taps be adapted?
Tap turners can help in the short term; replacing with lever mixers is the durable answer.
Want this scoped properly before you commit?
We look at the room, check the services, and put the scope in writing so you can compare like with like.