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Ins and outs of bathing (view report contents)

Useful information

New in 2007

The Disabled Living Foundation have a website called Bathing Made Easy which can help you find bathing products that make life easier.

The site has a range of products to assist with bathing, taking a shower, personal care, cleansing and equipment to assist with medication:

www.bathingmadeeasy.com

A Practical Guide for Disabled People or Carers (Code 29614) is available free of charge from the Department of Health. For printed, braille, tape, email, disc, large print copies or versions in other languages contact:

DH Publications Orderline
PO Box 777
London SE1 6XH
Telephone: 0870 155 54 55
Fax: 0162 372 45 24
email: dh@prolog.uk.com

It is also available in full on the Department of Health website
www.dh.gov.uk/PublicationsAndStatistics

 

Page Updated: July 2007

 

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Report contents

Introduction
How to use this guide
Holding on
Helpful Aids
Getting in and out of the bath
Baths and showers
Loos and basins
Hoists and lifts
Guide to portable bath lifts
Checklist of things to look for
Help, information and advice
Useful publications
Manufacturers