This guide is for patients who have been assessed as needing a raised toilet seat to improve independence in the home. It is also for the families, carers and professionals supporting you.

 

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Maximum weight limit

180 kg (or 28 stone 5 lbs)

What a raised toilet seat is for

A raised toilet seat can increase your independence by making is easier for you to get on and off the toilet.

Do not use a raised toilet seat:

  • if you have not been assessed as needing them
  • if it does not fit the toilet
  • if you are unable to guide yourself on and off the toilet without using your arms – for example, if you use a radiator next to the toilet to steady yourself (in this case, a different piece of equipment will be issued)
  • if you have balance issues or spasms which could loosen the brackets holding the toilet seat in place
  • if the brackets holding the toilet seat in place have become loose or fixtures and fittings of the toilet (bowl and cistern) are loose
  • if you have difficulty walking around or standing (lower limb weakness).

How to fit one

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  1. Lift up both the lid and seat of the toilet.
  2. Secure the adjustable brackets to the toilet bowl.
  3. Make sure that you can put both feet flat on the floor. If your feet cannot reach the floor, do not use the raised toilet seat.

 

Contacts

Contact your borough to collect your chair raisers or request a repair.