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Raised toilet seat
Adds height to the toilet, with or without arms, so that sitting and standing take less effort.
Good forHip, knee or leg weakness
- 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 raised toilet seat adds height to the toilet, so that sitting down and standing up take less effort. It helps people with weak legs, stiff hips or knees, or after hip surgery when low seats are not allowed.
Models range from a simple clip-on seat to a frame with arms for pushing up. The right one depends on how much help the person needs.
How to choose
- Choose a height that lets the knees bend only slightly when seated, usually five to ten centimetres.
- Decide whether arms are needed for pushing up; a frame over the toilet adds support.
- Check it fits your toilet bowl shape and locks firmly in place so that it cannot slide.
- Look for easy-to-clean surfaces.
Using it safely
- Make sure it is fixed firmly before each use and does not wobble.
- After hip surgery, follow your surgeon's advice on seat height.
- Add a grab bar or frame so that the person has something solid to hold.
Before you buy
Will it fit my toilet?
Most fit standard toilets. Tell us the make or send a photo, and we will check.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.