These groups include shower units, with features to enhance ease of use, portable showers, showers that include a transfer seat and showers which are combined with washing or WC facilties.
These showers can be a more cost-effective solution than extensive adaptations in a property or an alternative when extensive adaptations are not feasible. They can ususally be fitted in a shorter period and can also be removed more easily if the needs of a household change.
When considering a change in the bathroom an individual assessment with an occupational therapist may be appropriate, your safety in your bathroom is very important. There may be individual factors which determine which bathing or showering equipment best suits your needs, the information on this site is not a substitute for individual assessment.
Read our factsheet choosing a shower and accessories or view advice on funding adaptations for your bathroom.