Alex,
I haven't installed a combined unit but the following may be of
assistance.
From past experience the best solution for a shower is to convert the
whole room in to a "wet" room with the floor dished to an outlet. No
tray or separate enclosure for the shower. This gives greater
flexibility and space for moving around.
I have also installed a mid height folding screen so that should the
resident require assistance the assistant does not get too wet. Always
include a fixed stool that is fixed to the wall but also has legs.
With regard to a bath I seem to remember that a company (I think) called
Arjo do special baths that move or have doors to allow easy access.
I have installed "normal" baths where the resident is transported using
a hoist and sling, but I assume form you message that your resident has
some independent movement and may not require this.
If you need any further clarification please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Regards
Richard
Richard Hirst
College Estates Officer
York St John College
Lord Mayor's Walk
York
YO31 7EX
telephone: 01904 716954
Fax: 01904 716873
www.yorksj.ac.uk
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Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] Baths and showers
Dear Colleagues,
We have two students with CP and it is likely they are going to use
the same facilities. One likes to use a bath and the other needs to use
a shower because he cannot climb into a bath. Someone has
suggested installing a walk-in type bath with a shower above so that
both have their preference / need accommodated.
Has anyone else provided this type of set up and if so does it work
well? Are there any problems and can you recommend a particular
type of walk in bath that is good?
Many thanks,
Alex.
Alex Larg
University Disability Co-ordinator
University of Oxford
Tel: 01865 280562
Fax: 01865 280300
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