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Daily living aids are usually small pieces of equipment used within the home to help people with disabilities live more independently. However, not every item lives up to their sales expectations. So, the AYL team have teamed up to create a series of blog posts highlighting our favourite disability related products, starting with kitchen aids and now bathroom assistance! As you will see, many of the items listed below are constructed using simple designs, yet they all have the power to make life a little easier, whether you are having a shower or using the toilet.

(Priced At £6.50 To £8.60 Depending On Place Of Purchase)

Safety in the shower is particularly important for people prone to falling, yet bathmats are likely to go mouldy and lose grip. So, I love these tenura non-slip circles as they not only take the ‘edge’ off the slip in the bath, but they are also anti-bacterial. Each roll contains 72 discs 40mm in diameter and you can use the provided template to avoid creating wonky patterns.

How It Works:
When applying these waterproof stickers make sure the shower/bath base is clean and dry. Then simply peel the sticker away from the roll and apply it to the surface. Then you will have a slip-free surface, which is also unobtrusive, anti-bacterial, and easy to clean.

Ideal User:
Anyone at risk of falling/slipping in the bathtub or shower. They could also be used in wetrooms, swimming pools, paddling pools, or even hot tubs. Finally, anyone that cannot use regular bathmats due to a mould allergy.

(Priced At £23.32 To £60.00 Depending On Place Of Purchase)

(Usually Loaned Following An Occupational Therapy Assessment Or Contact With Social Care Services)

At first, the sight of my OT bringing a white and grey toilet frame into my home made me want to tell them to take it away again, as I couldn’t imagine ever getting used to it being in my home. It also looked like it belonged to an elderly person or a hospital setting. But over time, I’ve come to recognise just how invaluable this simple piece of equipment is, and how much it starts to blend into the bathroom after a while.

How It Works:
The freestanding frame is height adjustable, easy to use and compatible with most standard toilets. Provides excellent support when standing and sitting, has non-slip ferrules that prevent it from moving around, and plastic armrests for added stability. Resting my elbows when sitting has not only saved me from falling off the toilet on many occasions, but it also means that I have two stable arms to push up from on days when my legs struggle to stand up from the toilet.

Ideal User:
Whilst I may have initially cringed and hated the grey and white monstrosity that arrived in my bathroom, it’s proved to be something I now wouldn’t be without. It would benefit anyone who otherwise depends on someone else for stability, those prone to falling, or having difficulty balancing.