Bath and Shower Boards

A bath board lets you sit safely across the top of your bath to wash, instead of lowering yourself all the way down into the water and struggling to get back up. You simply rest the board across the rim of the bath, sit, and slide across — no heavy lifting and no risk of slipping on the way in or out. It is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to keep bathing safe and independent, whether you are recovering from hip or knee surgery, living with arthritis or reduced mobility, or supporting an older relative at home.

Every Helping Hand bath and shower board is designed and made in Britain, slip-resistant, and sits straight onto the bath with no tools or installation. Prices start at £22.25, most customers qualify for VAT relief, and UK delivery is free on orders over £15.

How to choose the right bath board

Three things decide which board is right for you:

• Measure your bath width. A bath board rests on the rim, so it needs to match the internal width of your bath. Measure across the top from inside edge to inside edge before you order.
• Narrow or wide? A narrow board suits standard baths and smaller users; a wider board gives a larger, more stable seating surface and extra room to move. If you are unsure, our adjustable bath board fits a range of widths.
• Do you need a grab handle? An optional grab handle gives you something secure to hold while you turn and lower yourself, which many people find reassuring.

All of our boards are designed to take everyday adult weights safely. The exact weight capacity for each board is listed on its product page, or you can call our team on 01531 635678 and we will help you choose.

Our bath and shower boards

• Kingfisher Bath Board — our narrow board, ideal for standard UK baths.
• Surefoot Bath & Shower Board — a wider board for extra stability and seating room.
• Adjustable Shower & Bath Board — adjusts in width to fit a range of baths.
• Bath Board Grab Handle — an optional clip-on handle for the Kingfisher and Surefoot boards.

Bath board or bath seat?

A bath board keeps you above the water, sitting across the top of the bath — best if getting right down into the bath is the difficulty. A bath seat lowers you partway into the bath so you can soak more deeply while still being able to rise safely, and many people use the two together. Browse the full range of bathroom aids, and our bathroom safety guide has more advice on staying safe in the bathroom.

Frequently asked questions

Are bath boards safe? Yes — our boards are slip-resistant and grip the sides of the bath to stay firmly in place. Always check the board is seated securely on the rim before sitting down.

Will a bath board fit my bath? Measure the internal width across the top of your bath and match it to the board dimensions shown on each product page. The adjustable board fits the widest range of baths.

Can I claim VAT relief? If you are disabled or have a long-term illness, you can usually buy a bath board VAT-free — just complete the short declaration at checkout.

Not sure which board is right? Call our friendly UK team on 01531 635678 or email shop@helping-hand.com — we have been helping people bathe safely since 1965.