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Handheld shower set
A flexible shower hose that makes seated washing comfortable.
Good forSeated bathers and carers
- Price and delivery confirmed first
- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
A handheld shower has a flexible hose and a holder that can be fixed at different heights. It allows a seated person to direct the water where it is needed, or lets a carer wash someone without wetting themselves.
It is one of the simplest changes that makes bathing safer and easier, and it works with a shower chair or a bath seat.
How to choose
- Choose a hose of at least 1.5 metres so that it reaches comfortably.
- Look for a sliding bar so that the height of the holder can be adjusted.
- Pick a lightweight head with a good grip for weak hands, and a simple on-off switch.
- Check that it fits your existing taps or shower pipe, or ask us to fit it.
Using it safely
- Test the water temperature on the inside of your wrist before the person gets under it.
- Set the water heater to a safe temperature, to avoid scalds, especially for people with reduced sensation.
- Hang the head back in the holder after use so that the hose does not trail on the floor.
Before you buy
Can it be fitted without plumbing work?
Often yes, with an adapter that fits the existing shower arm. We can advise.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.