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The Washseat

Meet the revolutionary new portable bidet system that is transforming user’s lives

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Using the toilet independently is one of the most important goals for individuals who are living with an impairment, recovering from a stroke, or experiencing any mobility problems that prevents them from wiping their bottom when using the toilet. The bathroom is a private space, and when an individual requires help from a family member or carer to undertake one of life’s most natural acts, it can cause great distress. Losing the dignity of being able to use the toilet alone can be very difficult for patients to come to terms with and this can have a very negative affect on their quality of life and their mental health. When Andy Speechley’s best friend was recovering from a stroke, he witnessed the discomfort and embarrassment his friend was experiencing at needing help to go to the toilet. Andy has been an inventor all of his life, so he set himself the task of finding a solution that would help his friend keep his dignity intact. However, following a thorough search for a simple, affordable bidet solution Andy was astounded to realise that what he seeked did not exist. The only solutions he came across were pricey and required a lot of work to be installed, there were no portable, easy-to-fit systems out there.

Andy set to work to design a raised bidet system that could be installed easily, in any bathroom without plumbing, building or electrical work. His creation is now in production and is called the Washseat.

WASHSEAT

This innovative new concept has disrupted the independent living aids market, by providing a personal hygiene product that can cater for millions of disabled and older people who require a raised bidet toilet seat. The beauty of the Washseat is that it can be fitted to any toilet seat in seconds, it is completely portable and

requires no plumbing or wiring. It is also the most costeffective solution available at a cost of only £299 to buy. It consists of a 4-inch raised seat with special tunnels on either side to allow for a bidet wash wand to pass through, this ensures that the wash wand can be used on either side of the toilet depending on the space available in the bathroom. There is a refillable water reservoir and battery-operated pump, a wash wand with nozzles and a start stop button to operate.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Washseat is placed on the toilet in seconds and the water reservoir and battery-operated pump are placed at the side of the toilet. The reservoir can then be filled with warm water using the flexible water trug provided. The wash wand is then pushed through the wash wand tunnel and put in place under the user’s bottom. When ready the user can then push the start button to begin the 25 second wash, it is preset to a pressure that will provide a comfortable and effective wash. The angle of the wash can also be easily changed by adjusting the wash wand at the side of the toilet. The user can then use a small amount of toilet paper to dab dry. The stop and start button also allows users to control the wash as they require it. The gentle wash is very kind to the skin and will help avoid any faeces build up or skin breakdown. When not in use the wash wand can be pulled back into the wash wand tunnel until it is required again. The battery-operated pump will need charged up every couple of weeks, depending on usage, and this can simply be plugged into a mains plug anywhere in the home. The fact that it is portable, transforms the user’s independence. It opens up a whole new world to people who require assistance in the bathroom. No longer will user’s worry about going on holiday, staying in hotels, attending events, because they can take the Washseat wherever they go. This product is revolutionary in improving the user’s quality of life. It will not only improve their mental and physical health, but it will also allow people to remain in the comfort of their own homes for much longer. The cost implications of carers and care homes are a vast expense that many families have to endure, but the Washseat can provide an excellent cost-effective solution that allows people to remain at home independently for as long as possible. This will also save the social care system a lot of money too. The environmental benefits of using the Washseat will also see a reduction in the use of toilet paper and wet wipes. The Washseat is also available to rent at a cost of £55 for the first trial month and £35 per month thereafter. It can be rented until it is no longer needed and then sent back to be reused once it is fully sterilised – the wash wands are non-returnable for hygiene reasons. This solution also reduces unnecessary waste in landfill. To find out more about the Washseat visit washseat.co.uk.

...the Washseat can provide an excellent cost-effective solution that allows people to remain at home independently for as long as possible

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