Accessible bathrooms
Working from an occupational therapist's recommendation
Where an occupational therapist has assessed the household, their recommendation is the design brief. The fitting work has to match the specification, not reinterpret it.
Getting the layout safe
- 1
Rail positions, seat heights and clear transfer spaces come from the assessment and should be checked on site before boarding.
- 2
Where a specified item is unavailable, the substitution should be agreed rather than swapped quietly.
Your questions answered
Can I change the design afterwards?
Aesthetic choices usually yes; functional dimensions from the assessment should not be altered without discussion.
Who arranges an assessment?
Households usually approach their local authority's adult social care service; the process varies by area.
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