The 100mm Raised Toilet Seat provides a fixed clinically-defined height increase to reduce hip flexion depth during toilet sitting and rising, with a one-piece moulded anti-bacterial construction for seamless hygiene and Easy-Fit rubber-moulded brackets for tool-free pan attachment. No armrests. Occupational therapist assessment required to confirm the 100mm increment is appropriate. Dimensions: 375 x 390 x 100mm. NCL-HMC632.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Raise Height | 100mm (fixed) |
| Dimensions | 375mm (L) x 390mm (W) x 100mm (H) |
| Construction | One-piece moulded - no seams |
| Anti-Bacterial | Built into material |
| Attachment | Easy-Fit brackets - rubber over-moulded; tool-free; fits most standard pans |
| Armrests | None |
| Reference | NCL-HMC632 |
The Raised Toilet Seat is a medical device. The clinical indication and the 100mm raise must be confirmed by occupational therapist assessment; if a different raise increment is required (50mm or 150mm), an alternative product must be prescribed. Easy-Fit brackets must be confirmed secure before every use. The seat must be confirmed compatible with the specific toilet pan before prescription; rimless pan profiles may not provide adequate bracket purchase. Equipment records must note the product code and the resident's indication for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
When should a raised toilet seat without armrests (this product) be selected versus a toilet frame with armrests (ID 299) or a seat aid with armrests (ID 298)?
The decision between a raised seat without armrests and a raised seat with armrests depends on the resident's rising mechanism and their need for upper limb support during toilet transfers. A raised seat without armrests is appropriate for residents who have sufficient lower limb strength to rise from a seated position with the height advantage the raise provides, but who do not need arm support; for these residents, the raised seat alone removes the hip flexion barrier without requiring any additional structure. Some residents with hip replacement restrictions need only the height adjustment for hip angle management and have adequate lower limb strength for rising from the raised height without pushing up from armrests. A raised seat with armrests is indicated when the resident requires upper limb contribution to the rising movement - where the lower limbs alone are insufficient for rising even from the raised height, or where trunk instability during the rising movement requires lateral armrest support. The occupational therapist's rising assessment on the specific toilet, at the specific height, determines whether the rise is achievable without armrests; if the resident cannot reliably rise from the 100mm raised height without armrests, a frame or seat aid with armrests must be prescribed instead of or in addition to the seat raise.
How is the bracket security checked before each use and what should trigger replacement?
The Easy-Fit bracket security check before each use involves: sitting position check - pressing down on the raised seat with both hands from a standing position before the resident sits, applying a downward force equivalent to the resident's body weight to confirm the seat remains stable and the brackets do not slip on the pan rim; and lateral stability check - applying a lateral force to the seat from each side while standing to confirm the seat does not rotate or shift sideways on the brackets. Both checks must confirm the seat is stable before the resident is asked to transfer onto it. Conditions that should trigger reassessment and potential replacement of the brackets or the seat include: visible damage to the rubber over-moulding (cracking, tearing, or compression deformation that has reduced the grip surface); any instance of bracket slippage observed during the checks; a change in the toilet pan, such as the pan being replaced or a cleaning product that has degraded the ceramic surface at the rim contact point reducing friction; or a change in the resident's body weight approaching or exceeding the seat's rated capacity. The Easy-Fit bracket system on the 100mm raised seat is designed for standard ceramic pan rims; any non-standard toilet installation (rimless, unusual materials, or a pan with a damaged rim) must be assessed before the seat is fitted and the care plan must document the pan compatibility assessment.