Help getting in and out of bath

I don't use my bath - except for giving houseplants a little shower - but guests use it for their children. I have a separate shower room with a large, rectangular shower and a flip-up wall seat (really useful for washing feet with my dodgy back).

I don't think that having no bath would devalue a home or put many people off. It's really quite simple to have one put in - and fairly cheap too.

Do have exactly what suits you in your home.

Serendipity22 I have heard of people doing similar to you with rope or towels and damaging the plumbing. Look at a 'Hampshire tap rail' which I think you will find will fit the bill. Hope that may help.

Hetty, I used my bath once long ago, for my house plants while we were away for just one week. When we came back I peered through the kitchen door and shouted to Mr Barmey, any reason why the the kitchen ceiling is on the floor. You can guess what had happened, needed a new kitchen, staircase, ceilings and goodness knows what around £20,000 of damaged. All because I wanted to keep my plants from drying out.

www.completecareshop.co.uk/bathroom-aids/bath-lifts/electric-bath-lifts/mangar-bathing-cushion?sku=M18217&gclid=CjwKCAiAzrWOBhBjEiwAq85QZwCaDYWAE3X1m4NfTbxmqz5dcjeKfD59l9_ijBD5x_e9tDHFWt_ckxoC88MQAvD_BwE

This is the one I mentioned. Don't buy one from the manufacturer - they cost twice as much.

Luckygirl3 I think the bath lift is a better help than the cushion as it has 'wings' at the side to help with easy transfer onto the seat. Also I think a bath lift is easier to clean. The cushion seems to have a lot of folds which could trap dirt. I have not seen one in operation and it wasn't one that the local social work department issued.

Oh yuck. Give me a shower any day.

My neighbour had some assistance in paying for a wet room as her husband has Parkinsons. There is a shower curtain round the shower area to keep the rest of the room dryish but enough space for her to get in and help him. It looks good and they are very pleased with it.

There is a stool for him to sit on.