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Toilet safety frame
A frame with arms that stands around the toilet to push up from.
Good forLeg weakness or stiff hips and knees
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- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
A toilet safety frame is a sturdy frame that stands on the floor around the toilet, with two arms at the sides. It gives something firm to push on when sitting down and standing up, which helps people with weak legs, stiff hips or knees, or poor balance.
It is a good alternative to a wall grab bar where the wall cannot take fixings, and it can be used together with a raised toilet seat.
How to choose
- Choose an adjustable-height, adjustable-width frame that fits around your toilet.
- Check it has non-slip rubber feet and a weight limit that suits your parent.
- Look for padded or ergonomic arms, and a model that is easy to move or fold away.
- Make sure there is enough space around the toilet for it to stand firmly.
Using it safely
- Check that all four feet are on the floor and the frame does not wobble before each use.
- Push up with both arms, and do not use the frame to pull yourself up from a low position.
- Check bolts and rubber feet regularly, and use a non-slip mat on the floor.
Before you buy
Will it fit over my toilet?
Most adjustable frames do. Send us the toilet's width and we will check.
Is it better than a grab bar?
It stands on the floor, so no drilling is needed. A grab bar takes less space. Many people use both.
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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.