Naidex, the big national show for mobility products and services, iat at the NEC from 29th April to 1st May. It’s a worthwhile investment of our time to keep up to date with new products which may serve our customers’ needs.
There are over 100 toileting, bathing and showering products to see so it will be an exhausting but hopefully worthwhile excursion up the motorway, with benefits for our clients and future clients.
Practical Bathing specialises in bathing and toileting solutions for private individuals and care homes.
Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Transforming Usable Space in a 16th Century Cottage
Once in a while we come across a project which really gets our grey cells working.
We recently received a call from a lady living in a beautiful 16th Century cottage. As was expected, the cottage had low ceilings, stone floors and narrow doors. She is a wheelchair user, and wanted to create a shower facility on the ground floor.
The only feasible possibility was to adapt a cupboard and cloakroom by removing a dividing stud wall. The cupboard door was to be left in place as a “dummy” to preserve the look and feel of the cottage. Access would be via the cloakroom door, which was just wide enough to allow a shower chair to pass through.
Detailed measurements were taken, and a scale model made. This allowed us to manoeuvre a model shower chair into the room, and test the turning circle required. The job could be achieved by removing the wash basin unit and replacing it with a much smaller wall mounted item.
The cupboard contained several electric sockets and the house sound system, all of which had to be moved. The lighting was changed to bathroom specification fire retardant units, and an electric fan heater installed for comfort.
In order to achieve level access, a shower waste pump was installed in a position which would not impede the shower chair, and the pipes boxed in for a clean appearance. The job was finished with white tiles and a red floor, making a bright and cheerful showering environment.
This was a real challenge, but an enjoyable project.
You can contact Practical Bathing on 01753 842944
The only feasible possibility was to adapt a cupboard and cloakroom by removing a dividing stud wall. The cupboard door was to be left in place as a “dummy” to preserve the look and feel of the cottage. Access would be via the cloakroom door, which was just wide enough to allow a shower chair to pass through.
Detailed measurements were taken, and a scale model made. This allowed us to manoeuvre a model shower chair into the room, and test the turning circle required. The job could be achieved by removing the wash basin unit and replacing it with a much smaller wall mounted item.The cupboard contained several electric sockets and the house sound system, all of which had to be moved. The lighting was changed to bathroom specification fire retardant units, and an electric fan heater installed for comfort.
In order to achieve level access, a shower waste pump was installed in a position which would not impede the shower chair, and the pipes boxed in for a clean appearance. The job was finished with white tiles and a red floor, making a bright and cheerful showering environment.
This was a real challenge, but an enjoyable project.
You can contact Practical Bathing on 01753 842944
Monday, 31 March 2014
Are DIY Superstores Good Value For Money?
In the B&Q bathrooms catalogue are their Leonato walk in baths. These are exactly the same baths as the Satin and Sierra baths from Practical Bathing.
Now most people might assume that a large DIY superstore would have the buying power to offer products at very low prices, but the Leonato walk-in baths are £200-£240 more expensive than the same baths from Practical Bathing.
These baths are classed as VAT exempt when sold to a qualifying end user, yet B&Q do not seem to offer VAT exemption to purchasers. As Practical Bathing is a specialist mobility bathroom company, it is presumed that the purchaser will be VAT exempt so the process is made very simple for the claimant.
As mobility specialists, Practical Bathing can offer a wide selection of baths, showers and toileting solutions. We supply products and services to many customers - including charities and individuals - without having to add VAT. If you suffer from the following conditions, you may be eligible. Please see more information on the vat exemption page of our website.
Additional information: Practical Bathing offer a full installation service in the south of England. We can carry out a complete room adaptation/refurbishment – tailored to the precise requirements of the customer. See our full selection of walk-in baths on our website.
Now most people might assume that a large DIY superstore would have the buying power to offer products at very low prices, but the Leonato walk-in baths are £200-£240 more expensive than the same baths from Practical Bathing.
These baths are classed as VAT exempt when sold to a qualifying end user, yet B&Q do not seem to offer VAT exemption to purchasers. As Practical Bathing is a specialist mobility bathroom company, it is presumed that the purchaser will be VAT exempt so the process is made very simple for the claimant.
So Why Buy From Practical Bathing?
As mobility specialists, Practical Bathing can offer a wide selection of baths, showers and toileting solutions. We supply products and services to many customers - including charities and individuals - without having to add VAT. If you suffer from the following conditions, you may be eligible. Please see more information on the vat exemption page of our website.
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Angina
- Heart Attack
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Crohn's Disease
- Parkinsons' Disease
- Mental Disability
- Hip / Knee Replacement
- Amputee
- Cancer
- Blindness
- Deafness
- Spondylitis
Additional information: Practical Bathing offer a full installation service in the south of England. We can carry out a complete room adaptation/refurbishment – tailored to the precise requirements of the customer. See our full selection of walk-in baths on our website.
Monday, 3 March 2014
Glass Shower Enclosures. Practical and Plainly Attractive.
A practical glass shower enclosure with bright, clean lines has been added to our range - Sanidoor enclosures from the reputable Saniflo company.The enclosures are available in 900mm or 1000mm widths. Sturdy, split-height doors made from tempered (‘unbreakable’) glass enable both independent or assisted showering. There is also an optional fixed side panel.
Sanidoor offers level access where installations allow, such as wet rooms, or easy access shower trays with waste pump. A complete solution for practical and safe bathing.
Features:
- Semi frameless design
- Split height glass doors
- Optional fixed panel
- Usable on trays or wet room floors
- Cristal Plus anti limescale treatment
Please call for full details 01753 842944.
Monday, 17 February 2014
Topical Weather Update for Windsor
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| A308 at Runnymede |
We’ve been keeping a very close eye on the Thames and the weather forecasts and, last week, the water level rose to within 2cm of spilling over! It looks more like the Amazon than the Thames!
Much of the flooding is actually ground water rising up, rather than direct flooding from the river, and the areas affected are quite small. Practical Bathing is outside of the flood area, so fairly safe – or so we thought…
On Wednesday 12th February, we experienced something of a hurricane with driving rain and howling winds. Then came a lightning bolt that struck extremely close to our building, knocking out the electrical supply. It took out the phones, fax, internet, credit card machine – in short, everything was down.
Miraculously there was no physical damage and, by replacing the router and card terminal, we were back up and running the following day. The way local people have rallied round to offer food, drinks and support for the emergency crews has been inspiring. Our Director, Paul, is a volunteer flood warden and was helping traffic flow at a flood area on Saturday.
With more water coming down, we are told that even higher water levels may be imminent – watch this space!
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
New! The Biarritz Walk-in Bath-Shower is stylish and contemporary
Available in two sizes with left or right hand door position, the price includes front and end panels, bath board and glass shower screen. Further specifications can be seen on our website.
The Biarritz is the latest addition to our walk-in bath and shower range. Please view our website for further information and for other Practical Bathing products.
Monday, 20 January 2014
New to our range: The Cirrus Walk-in Bath
We are pleased to add The Cirrus Walk-in Bath to our range.Manufactured in the UK to a high standard and available in two lengths, 1500mm and 1700mm, the bath features:
- slip resistant base
- twin wastes for fast draining
- front panel and waste kit included.
The Cirrus also offers the following choices:
- left or right positioned door
- door handle options
- tap positions
- waste type
An optional extra is the warm air hydrotherapy spa. Full details of The Cirrus Walk-in Bath can be found on our website or you can contact us with your questions.
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