Floor to ceiling rails
These floor to ceiling rails are attached to both the floor and the ceiling. They are usually positioned close to the tap end of the bath. This provides a rail and pivot for a bather stepping into the bath or to use from a sitting position, for example when using a bath board.
Some older purpose built accommodation have these poles installed as standard item.
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Help and advice
Floor to ceiling rails are particularly useful when positioned on the outer edge of the bath to provide support when turning round to step in and out.
They can be very useful for transferring in and out of a wheelchair and can be located in other places in the house such as beside the bed.
As the pole is a fairly permanent fixture it needs to be considered carefully. Consider the short and long term implications of the users (and other household members) needs as they can impede access to the bath if other types of bath equipment are required.
If chosen, the rail needs to be installed very securely as a user can put a lot of body weight against it. Consider also the ability to remove the rail if required at a later date.
Click this link to read further information on installing grab rails in a bathroom. Or you may also like to read our fact sheet: 'choosing and fitting grab rails'.
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