Bath vs Shower

This information is for children and adults with muscular dystrophy and related conditions.

(This information can also be found in chapter 7 'Bath vs Shower' of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign’s Adaptations Manual, 2nd edition.)

Topics covered

Topics covered in this section:

• Outcome of the equipment assessment
• Available space
• Whether the bathroom is for the exclusive use of the disabled person
• Bath: advantages
• Bath: disadvantages
• Level-access shower: advantages
• Level-access shower: disadvantages
• Personal preference
• Long-term solutions

Download the document below to see a guide that helps disabled children, adults and their families make a well-informed choice: Bath or shower? (61 kb)

Suppliers' details

A number of suppliers and manufacturers are mentioned in the guide to baths and showers. All contact details are shown on the page that is linked to below. You can also download the details as a document.

Suppliers' details


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