As part of Abacus Healthcare's #BathingIsBetter campaign this FREE handy booklet explains the many reasons why having an assisted bath for your disabled child or dependent can be better than an accessible wet room or shower.

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If your child or relative has a disability or you care for a person with limited mobility, owning an assisted bath can be a real help. Having a powered bath at home that is height adjustable, includes a bather transfer seat or has special features can give greater care, safety and comfort to the bather. Despite bathing being very popular in the UK for disabled and able-bodied people, Disabled Facilities Grant applications will often only recommend bathroom showering adaptations instead of a new hi-lo bath. 

This viewpoint can sometimes be based on the misconception that an accessible bath is more expensive than conversion of a bathroom to an accessible wet room with adapted fixtures and fitting – in many situations this is simply not true. Safe access to a specialist bath can provide a variety of benefits to disabled bathers ranging from improved care and dignity through to enhanced well-being and mobility. So if you are looking for help with justifying why an accessible bath is better than a wet room or shower for the person you care for,Abacus has complied the following key points for you to consider.

We have more helpful advice and tips to help you justify an accessible bath for your disabled child, relative or client available here: http://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/disability-bathing/assisted-bathi...