Overview

Close-up of a wash and dry toilet bowl and wash nozzle

Considerations in bariatric toileting provision guide for occupational therapists

Download Toilet Seat Guide

If you want more detailed information, we’ve created this Guide to demonstrate the importance of selecting a seat appropriate to the needs of the client, detailing the types of seats available, and covering the key assessment considerations.

Closomat Bench

The objective of a Closomat Bench is to aid larger clients with independent toileting.

The Closomat Bench is ‘made to order’. As the padded seat and aperture can be custom-made to suit the client, the Closomat Bench lends itself to being a long-term toileting solution.

Free-standing bariatric toilet frame with padded split seat

Load capacity

Standard weight limit: 349Kg/55St*
(Benches to a higher capacity available on request)

Features

  • Powder-coated tubular stainless steel frame
  • Vinyl covered seat
  • Non-slip rubber feet
  • Optional armrests
  • Seat aperture; normal or horseshoe

Big John Seat

Wide bariatric seat fitted to a wash and dry toilet

Clinical Indication

Clients with a BMI > 35 or wide pelvic width.

Key benefit

19-inch width provides a larger surface area, preventing the "pinch" effect where buttocks are forced together, ensuring the wash reaches the anus.