Collection: Bathing, Toileting & Bathroom Safety

Height-adjustable assisted baths eliminate the need to kneel or bend over a standard bath, reducing manual handling risk for staff while making bathing more dignified for residents. Fixed and mobile configurations available for new builds and refurbishments.

Key features to specify

• Height adjustment range — check min/max working height
• Entry type — end-entry, side-entry and powered door options available
• Weight rating — standard and bariatric options
• Fixed vs mobile — mobile baths can be shared between rooms

Call 03452 999 999 for advice on bath selection and installation.

Shower chairs and trolleys allow residents who cannot stand to shower safely and with dignity, while enabling carers to work at a safe height throughout personal care.

Choosing the right product

• Shower chair — for residents who can sit upright independently
• Height-adjustable shower chair — set to the correct working height for staff; reduces manual handling risk
• Shower trolley — for residents who cannot sit upright; lying wash
• Tilt-in-space shower commode — for complex postural needs

Call 03452 999 999 for advice on wet room equipment selection.

Bath hoists and powered bath lifts allow care home residents with limited mobility to bathe safely and with dignity, removing the need for manual lifting by care staff. They are an essential part of any care home's moving and handling provision, particularly where assisted baths are in regular use.

Trade2Care supplies portable bath hoists, fixed powered bath lifts and bath hoist seats from leading manufacturers. Our range is compatible with most standard care home baths and specialist systems including Bellavita and Gainsborough. All bath hoists are LOLER compliant and CE marked.

Bath hoist options explained

• Portable bath hoists — no installation required; sits on the bath rim; ideal for multiple bathrooms
• Fixed bath lifts — permanently fitted; higher weight capacity; more stable for heavier residents
• Hoist and sling bathing — using a mobile or ceiling hoist with a bathing sling to lower the resident into the bath

Bath hoists used for patient transfer are subject to LOLER thorough examination every 6 months. Our engineers cover the whole UK — book here.

For advice on compatibility with your existing baths, call 03452 999 999.

Commodes are among the most frequently used items in residential and nursing care, providing a safe toileting solution for residents who cannot safely reach the bathroom.

Commode types

• Folding commodes — lightweight, space-saving; ideal for storage
• Fixed-frame commodes — more robust for daily use; greater stability
• Wheeled commodes — can be used bedside or wheeled over a toilet
• Shower commode chairs — dual-purpose for showering and toileting

Call 03452 999 999 for advice on commode selection.

Bathing slings are specifically designed for personal care — open mesh construction allows water to flow freely while providing full support during bathing and showering. All slings are LOLER compliant and available XS to XXXL.

Bath vs shower slings

• Bath slings — hammock or full-body mesh; supports seated and semi-reclined position in bath
• Shower slings — upright or semi-reclined for assisted showering

LOLER: Slings require thorough examination every 6 months and inspection before every use. Book an inspection here.

Not sure which sling fits your hoist? Call 03452 999 999 to confirm compatibility before ordering.