Q. Dear David, I want to change the bath and sink in the bathroom so my disabled mother is able to use the facilities easier. Could you offer any advice for what products I should be looking at? Rachael
A. This would require discussion to be able top provide the correct advice. Please call us free on 0800 479000.
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Q. David, Could you give me some details about inflatable bath lifts. Are they much cheaper then a normal powered bath lift?
Laura
A. Yes they are much cheaper. Look at www.practicalbathing.co.uk for details and pricing.
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Q. I very much like to have a bath lift through the last few months of my pregnancy. Can I lease or rent a machine for a short time?
A. Due to the hygienic nature of the use of bath lifts they cannot be rented.
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Practical Bathing 13 Eversley Way Thorpe Industrial Estate Egham Surrey TW20 8RG Tel:08000 1955 70 |
Q. Mr Barfoot Is there a bath lift available that does not need to be fitted or bolted to the bath? We are likley to be moving from our home over the next 18 months and I don’t want to have to buy a new bath before we leave. I look forward to your answer. Regards
A. The Bellavita lift relies on suckers to stick it to the bath floor. It is easily released leaving no damage to the bath.
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Practical Bathing 13 Eversley Way Thorpe Industrial Estate Egham Surrey TW20 8RG Tel:08000 1955 70 |
Q. I wondered how long it would it take to bring and install the bath lift once purchased?
A. Bellavita and Bath Buddy lifts require no installation and are delivered to your door within a week. The Relaxa is delivered within a week and fitting will be as soon after that as we can get a fitter to you – usually about a week.
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Practical Bathing 13 Eversley Way Thorpe Industrial Estate Egham Surrey TW20 8RG Tel:08000 1955 70 |
Q. Do you offer any bath lift and toilet lifts packages for one price?
A. No, all items are individually priced.
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Practical Bathing 13 Eversley Way Thorpe Industrial Estate Egham Surrey TW20 8RG Tel:08000 1955 70 |
Q. Is there a bath lift that raises the legs out of the water as well as the body?
A. There is no bath lift to do this, but take a look at the Windsor 3 bath on www.practicalbathing.co.uk
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Q. Dear David, I have looked at a few pictures and prices of walk in baths but was interested to know what happens if you need to get out of the bath quickly. How long do they take to drain dear?
A. A walk in bath takes about the same time as a normal bath. Some models feature lift off doors in case of emergency.
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Q. How often do bath lifts need to be serviced if they are being used every day. Is this something that comes as part of the package when you purchase a bath lift? Jen
A. Bath lifts generally do not require regular servicing, but this can be model specific. The Molly Bather, for example, does benefit from annual servicing. The most common item to be replaced is the battery pack which will expire after a time, which will be usage dependent. The life of the lift will depend on the weight of the user and the frequency of use. Servicing is an additional cost to the lift purchase.
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Q. I need to get a bath lift for my dad. Do I need his height and weight to fit him for a specific bath lift or does one size fit all? Cheers
A. Bath lifts are not tailored to specific customers. There are maximum lifting weights, so check this if your Dad is a large gentleman. It’s a good idea to try before buying to make sure your Dad is comfortable with using the lift. A range of lifts can be seen and tried at Practical Bathing’s demonstration area in Egham, Surrey (www.practicalbathing.co.uk).
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