Mobility aids
Mobility Bath Lifts: Safe Bathing Solutions & Installation-Free Lifts
A bath lift is a battery-powered seat that sits in your existing bath and lowers you gently into the water, then raises you back up. Most need no permanent installation and can be removed for others to use the bath.
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How bath lifts work
- Suction feet hold the base securely to the bath floor.
- Side flaps (wings) rest on the bath rim to help you transfer on and off.
- Waterproof handset, often designed to float, controls the movement.
- Rechargeable battery — the lift will not lower unless there is enough charge to raise you again.
- Reclining backrest on some models for a more relaxed bath.
Choosing a bath lift
- Check the internal bath length and width against the lift's footprint.
- Confirm the maximum user weight.
- Consider the weight of the lift parts if it will be removed regularly.
- Ask about lowest seat height, which affects how deep you sit in the water.
An occupational therapist can advise and may be able to arrange equipment. Bath lifts for eligible users can be VAT-free. Also see riser recliner chairs.