The Challenge
An elderly gentleman had been struggling to use the bath due to problems with his joints. The shower was over the bath but it was difficult to reach to wash sufficiently. His wife had to support him with washing and, although they had tried a bath board, this was still difficult to get his legs over. His wife phoned Age UK and was recommended to speak to Care & Repair. An Occupational Therapist had also come to look at the bathroom and had referred them to Social Services. Both the O.T and Social Services said that the best option would be to have the bathroom adapted.