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Physiotherapy

Fitting a raised toilet seat

Patient Information Leaflet

Instructions

  1. Turn the knobs of the raised toilet seat until the brackets are fully widened.
  2. Lift up the existing toilet seat and lid. Please remove any toilet rim blocks/fresheners before fitting the seat, and then place the raised seat onto the toilet bowl.
  3. Turn the knobs until the rubber buffers touch the toilet bowl.
  4. Test the seat to see if it is securely fitted before you sit on it.
  5. The seat can be easily removed by turning the knobs to loosen the seat.
  6. The seat can be cleaned with ordinary bathroom cleaner but please avoid products that contain bleach.

Raised Toilet Seat

If you have any concerns about the equipment, please contact the Occupational Therapy Department on 01384 244185 and leave a message on the answer machine. Please include 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/01181.