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Physiotherapy

Fitting a Mowbray or Scandia toilet frame

Patient Information Leaflet

Instructions

  1. If you have a pedestal mat or other loose rugs or mats around the toilet, please remove them.
  2. Lift the existing toilet seat and lid.
  3. Place toilet frame centrally over the toilet with front groove towards you.
  4. Ensure that all four feet of toilet surround are touching the floor and are level.
  5. The toilet equipment has been adjusted to the correct height before issue; therefore, please do not adjust the height setting.
  6. The toilet seat can be cleaned with ordinary bathroom cleaner, but please avoid products containing bleach.

Mowbray or Scandia toilet frame

If you have any concerns about the equipment, please contact the Occupational Therapy Department on 01384 244185. Leave a message on the answer machine including your name and telephone number and we will return your call as soon as we can.

Originator: Therapy Services. Date originated: September 2017. Date reviewed: August 2023. Next review date: May 2026. Version: 3. DGH ref.: DGH/PIL/01182.