OTs can view an extensive range of accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions at upcoming event

Accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions manufacturer Ropox will be exhibiting its extensive product range on stand C60 at The OT Show.

The OT Show takes place from 27 to 28 November 2024. The event for professionals offers a platform to network, learn, and discover the latest advancements in occupational therapy.

Mark Sadler from Ropox commented: “We are always delighted to return to the OT Show as every year seems to be more successful for Ropox. OTs play a vital role in our day-to-day business as they are often working on projects that involve the installation of our accessible bathroom and kitchen equipment.

“Therefore, to have the opportunity to engage with so many OTs from all over the UK, demonstrate our products, answer their questions and build new relationships is invaluable to us as a business.”

Ropox will showcase its SwingLine washbasin, QuickWash basin, height-adjustable Ropox Bathtub, mobile shower/changing bed, height adjustable rise-and-fall kitchen worktops, and Vision Tables.

The height-adjustable SwingLine washbasin from Ropox has a 180-degree swing, which allows people with reduced mobility to position the washbasin in front of the toilet, so the user can wash their hands while seated as opposed to having to move across the room to reach a basin. It is available with or without manual height adjustment, and, depending on the model, the range of adjustment is 150mm for models without a dock-in and 20cm for models with the dock-in.

The height-adjustable QuickWash basin comes forward from the wall, meaning the user does not have to bend or reach from their wheelchair, which can cause a negative effect on their posture. Requiring no electrics, the QuickWash is easy to install, and, when in the initial up position, the 500mm-wide basin’s projection off the wall is 530mm and 630mm when lowered. For wheelchair users, the basin can be lowered from its fixed point by 140mm and out from the wall by 100mm, providing a solution for those who often have difficulty reaching a standard basin.

If a shower is not suitable for the user, Ropox recommends the height-adjustable Ropox Bathtub. The height can be adjusted from 61cm to 91cm using an electrical control, which enables the user to be comfortably transferred from the bath to a changing bench, which also reduces the need for manual handling.

Available in three sizes, 1600mm, 1700mm, and 1800mm, the bathtub is suitable for children and adults. All models have a depth of 400mm.

The Ropox mobile shower and changing bed is height adjustable and has been designed to make changing safe and comfortable for the user and their carer. The electric height adjustment enables the carer to obtain the best possible working condition, while the flexible slats ensure the user is comfortable at all times. There are two versions of the Ropox mobile shower and changing bed available: a folding nursing bench that has a 700mm height adjustment or a moveable bench that has a 400mm height adjustment. It is fully moulded and has a minimum number of dirt traps to make cleaning the device simple. To save space, the wall-mounted version can be folded up against the wall when not in use.

Ropox will also be exhibiting its height-adjustable rise-and-fall kitchen worktops, which have been designed to make the kitchen environment as accessible as possible for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. The electric version enables the user to change the height of the worktop to meet their specific needs at the touch of a button. This allows wheelchair users to use the kitchen independently. The adjustable worktops from Ropox are also available with a manual mechanism and can be designed for use as a straight or corners unit, depending on the design of the kitchen and available space. Complementing the worktops will be examples from the range of height-adjustable tabletops and cabinets.

Completing Ropox’s list of products on show this year, the Vision Tables are an ideal adjustable table solution for wheelchair users. Designed to be versatile, the Vision Tables incorporate a comprehensive choice of worktop sizes and models, all of which are adjustable to ensure they meet the needs of the user regardless of their age, height, or level of mobility.

With a table tilt of up to 74 degrees, items such as books and papers are easily accessible to the user, while the integrated MagRule magnet, which can be placed anywhere on the table, guarantees that whatever the user is working on remains in place even when the table has been fully tilted. To ensure the device can be used by children or adults with different seating heights, the Vision Tables feature a manual or electric height adjustment, while the modern, ergonomic design ensures they look equally at home in a domestic, education, or work environment.

Last year, Ropox had the opportunity to engage with many interested occupational therapists (OTs) who specify its assistive technologies to clients at the OT Show.