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Accessible shower seating

Support, comfort and confidence in the shower

A well-chosen fold-up shower seat can reduce fatigue, support balance and make everyday washing feel more independent—without taking over the room.

✓ Designed for wet areas✓ Fold-away options✓ Professional fitting

Why shower seating helps

A safer place to pause, wash and recover balance

The right seat can support people who tire easily, feel unsteady standing, or need a more controlled transfer. Fold-up designs keep floor space clear when the shower is used by other members of the household.

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Safer showering

A stable, correctly fitted seat can reduce prolonged standing and help limit slips caused by fatigue.

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Less fatigue

Sitting can make washing more manageable for people with reduced stamina, pain or breathlessness.

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Greater independence

Supportive options with backs and arms can help users feel more secure during daily routines.

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Space saving

Wall-mounted seats fold away neatly, leaving the shower area usable for standing users and carers.

Shower seat range

Choose the support that fits the person

From discreet designer seating to higher-capacity seats with supportive arms, these options cover different needs, spaces and budgets.

Price guide: £ value · ££ mid-range · £££ premium
AKW wooden slatted fold-up shower seat
££Wet-area suitable

Wooden slatted seat

A warmer, natural-looking fold-up seat with support legs and generous adjustment.

  • Slatted surface helps water drain away
  • Support-leg design for extra stability
  • Maximum load 254kg / 40st
442 × 478mmseat size
390–640mmheight range
Finish
AKW Bama slatted shower seat in white
£Wet-area suitableCompact

Bama slatted seat

A practical, compact fold-up option for users who need a simple resting seat.

  • Simple wipe-clean slatted design
  • Folds away when not required
  • Maximum load 200kg / 31.5st
490 × 409mmseat size
480 ± 15mmfitted height
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AKW 2000 Series shower seat with grey arms
££Back and arms

2000 Series with arms

A supportive fold-up seat with backrest and padded arm supports for controlled sitting and rising.

  • Arm supports can assist transfers
  • Standard and fully padded versions
  • Maximum load 158kg / 25st
424mmseat width
482–607mmheight range
Select support colour
AKW 4000 Series shower seat with grey arms
£££Higher capacity

4000 Series with arms

A wider, higher-capacity supportive seat for users who need added stability and space.

  • Supportive back and fold-up arms
  • Standard and fully padded versions
  • Maximum load 254kg / 40st
460 × 440mmseat size
390–640mmheight range
Select support colour

At-a-glance comparison

Match the seat to the user and the wall

Load rating is only one part of the decision. Seat height, transfer method, wall construction and the user’s posture all need to be considered together.

RangeSupport styleApprox. seat sizeMaximum loadPrice band
OnyxSeat-only or back and arms463mm wide200kg / 31.5st£££
Wooden slattedSeat with support legs442 × 478mm254kg / 40st££
BamaCompact slatted seat490 × 409mm200kg / 31.5st£
2000 SeriesBack and arms424mm wide158kg / 25st££
4000 SeriesBack and arms460 × 440mm254kg / 40st£££

Professional fitting matters

The safest seat is the one fitted for the person

A home visit lets us check the wall, agree a comfortable height and understand how the user gets in, sits down and stands again.

Important

Published load ratings assume correct installation into a suitable, reinforced structure. Final seat choice and fixing method should be confirmed by a competent installer.

1

Understand the user

We consider balance, transfers, reach, mobility aids and whether a carer assists.

2

Measure the space

Seat width, projection, folded depth and access routes are checked against the shower layout.

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Check the wall

The fixing surface and any required reinforcement are assessed before installation.

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Set the right height

The finished position is agreed around safe sitting, standing and foot contact.

Not sure which shower seat is right?

We can assess the space and recommend a practical, comfortable option.