Nine of the best shower seats and stools for disabled and elderly people

The best budget shower stool

NRS Healthcare Economy Shower Stool

The NRS Healthcare Economy Shower Stool is the cheapest shower stool we offer and is OT-recommended, so you don’t have to compromise quality for affordability. It’s sturdy and lightweight, has adjustable legs so you can set it to the most comfortable height, and features rubber ferrules to prevent movement.

Whether you need to grab shampoo off a shelf or manoeuvre yourself to get to those hard-to-reach spots, you are appropriately supported.

The best shower stool with handles

NRS Healthcare Shower Stool With Handles

Also OT-recommended, the NRS Healthcare Shower Stool With Handles is beloved by our customers, with adjustable legs and a sturdy frame.

After a fall in the shower, it can be hard to regain confidence in your independence, and our customers tell us that this stool with handles helps them achieve this. It also has rubber feet for added stability and is lightweight, so it can easily be moved.

The most modern-looking shower chair

Removable Wall Mounted Shower Seat

If you need a shower chair but are concerned about finding one that matches your bathroom decor, look no further than the Removable Wall Mounted Shower Seat. Sleek and black, it’s minimalistic in appearance, perfectly balancing style and function.

It features a lock hinge mechanism, which can be put away when not in use, and a backrest with a drainage hole for added comfort. There’s also a grab handle to get in and out of your seat easily. Always make sure this is fitted correctly and in the best position for the person.

The best budget shower seat

NRS Healthcare Swivel Shower Stool

This shower stool isn’t the very cheapest that we offer but it is in a similar price bracket. What gives this stool the edge is that it comes with lots of helpful features that make it the ideal budget shower stool.

The NRS Healthcare Swivel Shower Stool is perfect for people with reduced mobility as the rubber feet hold strong in a wet shower. Furthermore, the swivel movement of the seat enables the user to stay safely sat down yet move around as needed.

Whether you need to grab shampoo off a shelf or manoeuvre yourself to get to those hard-to-reach spots, you are appropriately supported.

The best bariatric shower stool

NRS Healthcare Extra Wide Moulded Shower Stool

The NRS Healthcare Extra Wide Moulded Shower Stool is a great option for those with a higher body weight who need extra support in the shower. Its seat and armrests are padded with non-slip material for extra comfort, and it also has adjustable legs.

This bariatric shower stool is OT-recommended and has all the features you’ll be looking for, including a weight limit of 40 stone (254kg).

The best corner shower stool

NRS Healthcare Padded Corner Shower Stool

If you have limited space in your shower or bathroom, the NRS Healthcare Padded Corner Shower Stool is worth considering as it takes up little space. This shower stool is popular with our customers as it provides comfortable seating in a reasonable size that fits in the corner of most showers. Lightweight and height adjustable, it offers practicality in the smallest of spaces

The best shower chair on wheels

NRS Healthcare Shower Chair With Wheels

The ergonomically shaped NRS Healthcare Shower Chair With Wheels is sturdy and comfortable, with convenient drainage holes. It’s a great choice for wheelchair users with a wet room. 

It also has height-adjustable legs, and its wheels can be easily locked and unlocked to be moved around when needed or secured in place.

The best multipurpose shower chair

Chiltern Shower Commode Chair

The Chiltern Shower Commode Chair is one of the best shower seat options for those on a budget or lacking space who need a chair with multiple functionalities. Its height, armrests, and footplates can be adjusted for your comfort and needs, and the removable seat is soft and waterproof.

This commode chair has a horseshoe seat, can be moved around or locked in place and supports individuals weighing up to 30 stone (190kg).

The best tilt in space shower chair

Tilt In Space Shower Commode Chair

Our Tilt In Space Shower Commode Chair, is a lightweight chair that provides a versatile bathing and toileting solution for a wide variety of people. It can be tilted from 6 to 25 degrees in a variety of positions via the ergonomically designed hand lever. A soft padded seat ensures added comfort and security. 

This seat is easy to manoeuvre being made of strong but lightweight aluminium, and easy to clean -  with a removable backrest which can be laundered and replaced as necessary. The flip-up armrests allow for easier transfers, and the headrest is also height adjustable to provide comfort and stability.

The best travel shower chair

NRS Healthcare Folding Shower Chair

The NRS Healthcare Folding Shower Chair is also OT-recommended and perfect if you often visit relatives and friends or go on holiday. Our customers love it because it is so easy to fold and put away.

This shower chair is lightweight and portable, weighing just under 10 lbs (4.3kg), but it is still stable and durable. It is made from plastic-coated steel with a non-corroding plastic moulded seat.

As with all chairs on our list, this folding travel shower chair can be even cheaper if you are eligible for VAT relief as a disabled person or someone with a chronic illness.