Alerta Aqua Shower Commode Chair, Self-Propelled, 4-in-1 Transfer, Shower and Toileting Chair
- Self-Propelled Independence - large rear wheels with push rims enable users with sufficient upper limb strength to propel independently from bedroom to wet room, maintaining functional mobility in line with NICE NG97 falls prevention objectives without requiring carer escort for every personal care episode.
- 150kg Safe Working Load - 150kg SWL on a powder-coated steel frame; braked front castors lock the chair in position during showering and commode use; shares all component specifications with the Aqua Standard including 5-position footrest, removable swing-away armrests, and removable commode pot.
- 4-in-1 Configuration - commode, shower, transit, and transfer functions in a single self-propelled chair; eliminating the transit transfer between bedroom chair and shower commode reduces cumulative manual handling load for care staff per MHOR 1992 risk assessment.
- 2-Year Guarantee - Alerta 2-year warranty; CQC Regulation 10 compliance directly supported by the independence this model enables in personal hygiene routines; documented resident self-propulsion capability is a measurable dignity outcome for CQC inspection purposes.
Alerta Aqua Self-Propelled 4-in-1 Shower Commode - 150kg | Independent Propulsion
The Alerta Aqua Self-Propelled is a 150kg-rated 4-in-1 shower commode with large rear wheels and push rims enabling users with sufficient upper limb strength to propel independently. This model shares the Aqua Standard frame and component specification - removable commode pot, 5-position adjustable footrest, swing-away removable armrests, plastic-coated steel construction, and 2-year guarantee - while adding independent mobility. The self-propelled configuration supports CQC Regulation 10 dignity and independence objectives and NICE NG97 falls prevention through maintained functional mobility.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-ALT-SC150/SP |
| Safe Working Load | 150 kg |
| Propulsion | Self-propelled; large rear wheels with hand rims |
| Castors | Braked front castors |
| Frame Material | Powder-coated steel with plastic coating |
| Footrest | 5-position adjustable, removable |
| Armrests | Removable swing-away |
| Commode Pot | Removable |
| Functions | Commode, shower, transit, transfer |
| Guarantee | 2 years (Alerta) |
Regulatory Compliance
NICE NG97 (falls in older people) supports maintaining mobility and functional independence as a falls prevention strategy. The self-propelled configuration allows residents to move to the wet room without carer assistance when assessed as safe, preserving mobility function and reducing falls risk associated with sedentary care dependency. CQC Regulation 10 is directly served by the independence this model provides in personal hygiene - a key dignity indicator in CQC inspections. MHOR 1992 benefits for care staff from the reduction in transit assistance obligations for residents capable of self-propulsion. NPSA commode hygiene requirements are met by the removable pot design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should be assessed for the self-propelled Aqua rather than the carer-propelled model?
An occupational therapist assessment under NICE NG97 should evaluate upper limb strength, grip, and cardiovascular tolerance for propulsion effort. Residents who demonstrate sufficient function to self-propel safely are appropriate candidates. The carer-propelled Aqua Standard (NCL-ALT-SC150) remains the correct choice where carer assistance is required throughout the personal care episode.
Can the self-propelled model also be used as a carer-propelled chair?
Yes. The large rear wheels do not prevent carer propulsion from behind, in the same manner as a standard wheelchair. The self-propelled capability is an additional feature rather than a requirement, making this model appropriate in settings where resident independence may vary across episodes of care or across different residents using shared equipment.
Part of our specialist Mobility Aids range. Bathroom and toilet aids promote safe independence and dignity for care home residents and home care clients across the UK.
NCL-ALT-SC150/SP
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- Self-Propelled Independence - large rear wheels with push rims enable users with sufficient upper limb strength to propel independently from bedroom to wet room, maintaining functional mobility in line with NICE NG97 falls prevention objectives without requiring carer escort for every personal care episode.
- 150kg Safe Working Load - 150kg SWL on a powder-coated steel frame; braked front castors lock the chair in position during showering and commode use; shares all component specifications with the Aqua Standard including 5-position footrest, removable swing-away armrests, and removable commode pot.
- 4-in-1 Configuration - commode, shower, transit, and transfer functions in a single self-propelled chair; eliminating the transit transfer between bedroom chair and shower commode reduces cumulative manual handling load for care staff per MHOR 1992 risk assessment.
- 2-Year Guarantee - Alerta 2-year warranty; CQC Regulation 10 compliance directly supported by the independence this model enables in personal hygiene routines; documented resident self-propulsion capability is a measurable dignity outcome for CQC inspection purposes.