The essential guide to toileting aids

Anyone can use a commode. They're there to support anyone who has difficulties using a household toilet or who needs a toileting aid close at hand, whether that's due to limited mobility or issues with incontinence. 

Depending on your need and where it will be used, you can buy incredibly discreet commodes that look just like an ordinary chair to those that are a little more clinical in appearance but perhaps can be wheeled around or folded up to store away as needed.

Want to learn more about the different types of commodes and what their features are? Read our buying guide to find out everything you need to know about commodes and some of the accessories available with them.

There can be a lot involved with choosing a commode and making sure it's maintained properly. If your loved one may find a commode useful to make their daily life easier, take a look at our family guide to get the lowdown on the different types of commode and how best to keep them clean.

Whether it's a temporary condition brought on by childbirth or illness or a more long-term situation, there are incontinence aids available to suit all ages and need, from children through to adults, with some products designed specially for women and others for men. 

If you are living with incontinence, there are products to help you go about your day with more confidence.

Are you living with incontinence or know someone with the condition and want to learn more about it? See our guide to incontinence for helpful tips and support, including an explanation of some of the different types of incontinence and debunking some common incontinence myths.

Remember, if you're worried about incontinence, you should speak to your GP as there may be something they can do to help.

When a family member is living with incontinence it can be difficult to know the best ways to help them. This guide is on hand to help you learn more about the condition, the practical aids that can help, and where to turn for further support.

When a family member is living with incontinence it can be difficult to know the best ways to help them. This guide is on hand to help you learn more about the condition, the practical aids that can help, and where to turn for further support.

Bowel incontinence can be stressful and unpleasant, but it's nothing to be ashamed of and is extremely common. In this article, we look at the different types of bowel incontinence and what the best products may be to help manage it.

The right incontinence pads and protection can make all the difference in your day. Finding the right product to meet your unique needs sets you up to live your best life. 

We’ve put together a list of some of our best incontinence pads to help get you started.

If someone you love is living with incontinence, the right toileting and continence aids can make all the difference to their daily life. In this article, we explain about the different types of continence and toileting aids available and how they can be helpful to someone living with incontinence. 

If you or a loved one is finding it increasingly difficult to lower down or stand up from the toilet, then you may find a toilet frame useful as it gives you something to hold onto when lowering yourself down and something to push down on when standing up again.

If it's the height of your toilet that's also an issue, look for a toilet frame with a toilet seat included, to help reduce the distance you need to raise yourself up or lower yourself down.

With so many different toilet frames and safety rails to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. 

Anyone who finds bending difficult, has limited mobility, or painful joints may benefit from a raised toilet seat. You may also find it useful for a short period of time while recovering from surgery or an injury to your hip, knee, or back.

If you or someone you love is struggling with reduced mobility, purchasing a raised toilet seat can make a real difference to their independence and confidence when using the toilet. 

Adding a raised toilet seat is an affordable, easy solution and can be installed easily. We’ve put together a guide to help you make installing your raised toilet seat a breeze. 

If you or someone you love is struggling with reduced mobility, purchasing a raised toilet seat can make a real difference to their independence and confidence when using the toilet. 

Adding a raised toilet seat is an affordable, easy solution and can be installed easily. We’ve put together a guide to help you make installing your raised toilet seat a breeze. 

If you or someone you care for are bedbound or find it incredibly difficult to get out of bed, you may find a urinal or bed pan useful to help offer you a way to relieve yourself with minimal disruption.

You may also find a urinal useful if you're travelling and won't have consistent or regular access to a toilet.

Anyone who needs help getting on and off the toilet may find a toilet support rail useful. There are a wide variety of designs and styles available, including those that can fold up when not required, which can be handy if multiple people use the same bathroom.