Showering

Accessible Showering Solutions for Home, Care, and Education

Astor Bannerman provides a range of accessible showering products, including shower chairs, hoists, trolleys and washbasins, designed to make level access showering safe, comfortable, and dignified. Our solutions promote independence, ease of use, and flexibility, with options suitable for homes, care facilities, Changing Places Toilets and educational environments.

For questions, product demonstrations or more information, please get in touch with our team here.

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Showering

Accessible Showering Solutions for Home, Care, and Education

Astor Bannerman provides a range of accessible showering products, including shower chairs, hoists, trolleys and washbasins, designed to make level access showering safe, comfortable, and dignified. Our solutions promote independence, ease of use, and flexibility, with options suitable for homes, care facilities, Changing Places Toilets and educational environments.

For questions, product demonstrations or more information, please get in touch with our team here.

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Key Benefits of Accessible Showering Solutions

Accessible showers provide safe, comfortable, and dignified showering experiences for users with limited mobility or more complex needs. They support safe entry, exit, and transfers, reduce manual handling risks, improve comfort, and are designed to minimise strain for caregivers in both professional and domestic environments.

Who Can Benefit from an Accessible Shower

Elderly people, adults, young people, and children with mobility challenges, long-term conditions, or disabilities can benefit from accessible showers. Families, carers, and care staff also benefit, as these solutions make showering safer, simpler, and more manageable for everyone involved.

Accessible Showering Isn’t Just for One Setting

Accessible showers are suitable for homes, care facilities, and educational environments. When choosing equipment, it’s important to consider what the user needs, what they are comfortable with, and their usual routines, ensuring the solution is tailored to both safety and independence.

Features to Look for in an Accessible Shower

The features required will depend on the user’s individual needs. Key considerations include step-free or level-access entry, modular shower pods, integrated grab rails, height-adjustable equipment, and compatibility with shower chairs or hoists. Space, layout, and any additional supports should also be considered.

Choosing the Right Showering Solution for Your Needs

Selecting the right accessible shower is a process that considers the user’s mobility, care requirements, available space, and long-term flexibility. Our team can help with expert advice, site assessments, demonstrations, or guidance to ensure the solution fits the user and environment perfectly.

FAQs

What makes a changing table suitable for use within a wet room?

Changing tables used in wet rooms must be designed to withstand regular exposure to water and humidity. This typically means corrosion-resistant materials, waterproof or water-resistant surfaces, and components that are easy to clean and maintain. Wall-mounted or mobile shower changing tables are also designed with drainage and hygiene in mind to ensure safe and comfortable use in wet environments. Take note of whether a shower tray is included and the drainage design on the stretcher.

What is the difference between a wet room, level access shower, accessible shower, and shower pod?

These terms are often used interchangeably but have slightly different meanings. A wet room is a fully waterproofed bathroom where the shower area is level with the rest of the floor. A level-access shower provides step-free entry into the showering area. An accessible shower refers broadly to a shower designed to support users with reduced mobility. A shower pod is a modular, self-contained unit that includes all necessary showering features and can often be installed quickly and removed or relocated if needed.

What is the difference between a mobile and a wall-mounted shower table?

Mobile shower tables can be moved between rooms and are often used in care environments where flexibility is important. They allow users to be transferred and showered in different locations, and to be cared for from both sides. Wall-mounted shower tables are fixed to the wall and usually fold away when not in use, making them ideal for spaces where floor space is limited while still providing a stable and secure changing or showering surface. They also offer more stability for a self transer.

What should be considered when installing a wall-mounted showering table?

When installing a wall-mounted showering table, it is important to ensure the wall structure can support the load of both the table and the user. Adequate space around the table should also be considered to allow safe transfers and access for carers or equipment such as hoists. Be sure to leave clearance for when the table is being moved up or down. Positioning of services, drainage and other wet room features should be planned carefully to maintain hygiene, safety, and ease of use.

What types of accessible showers do you offer?

We provide a variety of options including fully enclosed shower pods and level access solutions. Each is designed to be safe, comfortable, and suitable for users with diverse mobility needs.

Can equipment like shower chairs and hoists be used in these showers?

Yes. Many of our showers are compatible with height-adjustable shower chairs, floor or ceiling hoists, and other assistive equipment to ensure safe and dignified bathing.

Are your shower pods suitable for both home and care environments?

Absolutely. Our shower pods and level-access showers are designed for flexibility and can be installed in private homes, care facilities, and educational settings to meet a wide range of needs.

How do level-access showers improve safety and independence?

Level-access showers eliminate steps or thresholds, reducing slip hazards and allowing easier access for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. They can significantly improve independence and confidence during bathing.

What maintenance is required for these showers?

Our showers are designed for durability and easy cleaning. Regular maintenance includes checking seals, cleaning surfaces with non-abrasive products, and ensuring any equipment like hoists or chairs is serviced according to manufacturer guidelines.

What makes your shower pods unique?

Our shower pods are fully accessible and modular, meaning they can be installed quickly and, if needed, removed or relocated later. This makes them ideal for users who may move home, change care settings, or require a flexible bathing solution without permanent modifications.

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