Unihoist Manual Side Arm Bath Hoist

The Unihoist manual bath hoist is a UK manufactured bath hoist that aids an individual with limited mobility in and out of the bath.

The hoist comes with an adjustable footrest, a lap belt, safety arms and a commode seat. These features are designed to help the user gain some independence, while also ensuring a safe and smooth process for the carer.

Considerations when choosing a bath hoist

This bath hoist is to help a person with limited mobility have a bath. NB the user will need the assistance of a second person/carer to use the bath hoist.

This type of bath hoist can be used with most standard domestic bath tubs.

Placement

1. If you want the bath lift to sit behind the bath/behind your head choose the End Arm Bath lift
2. If you want the bath lift to sit at the side of the bath choose Side Arm Bath lift
3. NB Bath hoist is ambidextrous so fits on either side of the bath.

Floor Mounting

- If your floor is a wooden floor, the floor will need to be strengthened prior to fitting the Bath Hoist fitted (fixing kit supplied) These remedial works would need to be completed by a local builder.

- If concrete floor the hoist will need to be fixed with large concrete floor fittings(supplied), consider thickness of concrete and be aware of damaging heated floors

Choose either manual or battery operated/electric lifter

• NB electric bath hoist has batteries recharged outside bathroom and supplied with low voltage charger.

Chair type

1. Choose standard chair for best value
2. Commode chair can assist with toileting
3. Or the transporter chair used to transfer immobile person on the chair from bedroom to bathroom

Consider a service contract although these bath lifts are very strong and robust.

For care homes make sure the bath lift is LOLER tested by a reputable company. Shelden Healthcare UK can provide this service and installation if required.( excluding works to the floor.