Portable Shower Screens
Designed for use in wet rooms and open showering environments, portable shower screens offer flexibility where permanent shower enclosures or fixed screens are not suitable. They are particularly useful in care settings where protecting carers from water spray while maintaining user dignity is important.
Portable Shower Screens for Privacy, Comfort and Accessible Showering
At John Preston, we understand that creating a safe, comfortable and dignified bathing environment is essential for individuals who require support with personal care. Our range of shower screens provides a practical solution for accessible showering areas, helping to improve privacy, reduce water spray and create a more comfortable experience for both users and carers.
Supporting Privacy and Dignity During Personal Care
For many individuals, showering is an important part of maintaining independence and wellbeing. Creating a comfortable and private bathing environment can help users feel more confident while receiving assistance from carers or family members.
A portable shower screen for disabled users can help support:
- Increased privacy during showering
- Reduced water spray outside the shower area
- Improved comfort for users and carers
- A more discreet personal care environment
- Flexible use within wet rooms and accessible bathrooms
Shower screens are a simple but effective addition to specialist bathing environments, helping improve the overall showering experience.
What Is a Portable Shower Screen?
A portable shower screen is a freestanding splash guard designed to help contain water within a showering area without requiring permanent installation.
Unlike fixed shower enclosures, portable shower screens can be moved, repositioned or stored when not required, making them ideal for flexible care environments.
Features may include:
- Lightweight and portable construction
- Easy positioning within wet rooms
- Protection against water spray
- Suitable for assisted showering
- Simple storage when not in use
- Durable, easy-clean materials
Portable shower screens are commonly used alongside shower chairs, shower trolleys, shower cradles and other specialist bathing equipment.
Shower Screens for Wet Rooms
Wet rooms provide an excellent accessible showering solution, but open designs can sometimes allow water to spread beyond the immediate shower area.
A wet room shower screen can help create a more controlled bathing environment by reducing splashing while maintaining easy access for users and carers.
Benefits include:
- Improved water control
- Better organisation of the showering area
- Increased comfort for carers assisting with washing
- Maintained accessibility for wheelchair and shower chair users
Portable options are particularly useful where a permanent screen is not practical or where flexibility is required.
Shower Screens for Disabled Users
A disabled shower screen can be an important addition to an accessible bathroom, especially where users require assisted showering.
They can be used alongside:
- Mobile shower chairs
- Tilt-in-space shower chairs
- Shower trolleys
- Shower cradles
- Bariatric shower chairs
- Paediatric shower equipment
By helping contain water spray, shower screens can make the environment more comfortable for both the person receiving care and the person providing assistance.
Portable Shower Screens for Care Homes and Healthcare Settings
In professional care environments, flexibility and ease of use are essential. A portable shower screen can provide an adaptable solution where different users have varying needs.
Suitable environments include:
Care Homes
Helping maintain privacy and dignity during assisted bathing routines.
Hospitals
Supporting temporary or specialist showering arrangements.
Rehabilitation Centres
Providing adaptable equipment during recovery and therapy.
Specialist Schools
Helping support children and young people with additional needs.
Homecare Environments
Providing families and carers with practical solutions for accessible bathing.
John Preston supplies a wide range of care and hygiene equipment including bathing, showering, toileting and changing solutions for homecare and professional environments.
Shower Screens for Use with Shower Chairs and Trolleys
Many users require additional equipment to shower safely, including specialist seating or lying support systems. A shower screen for shower chairs and shower trolleys can help create a more suitable care environment.
Compatible applications may include:
- Shower chairs
- Shower commodes
- Shower trolleys
- Shower cradles
- Changing tables
Combining the correct bathing equipment with suitable privacy solutions can help improve comfort, dignity and efficiency during personal care routines.
Choosing the Right Shower Screen
Selecting the correct portable shower screen depends on the user’s needs, bathroom layout and type of showering equipment being used.
Important considerations include:
- Available bathroom space
- Wet room design
- Level of assistance required
- Compatibility with shower chairs or trolleys
- Ease of positioning and storage
- Frequency of use
John Preston’s experienced team can provide advice to help customers, families, carers and healthcare professionals select suitable bathing solutions.
Portable Shower Screens from John Preston
John Preston is a trusted supplier of accessible bathroom equipment and specialist healthcare solutions, supporting individuals, families, carers and healthcare professionals throughout the UK and Ireland. Our care and hygiene range includes shower chairs, shower stools, shower cradles, shower trolleys, shower accessories and portable shower screens.
Our range includes the Chiltern Invadex Portascreen Portable Shower Guard, designed to provide a flexible splash protection solution for wet rooms without built-in screens.
Whether you require additional privacy during assisted showering, improved water control in a wet room or a flexible solution for a care environment, John Preston can help you find suitable equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a portable shower screen?
A portable shower screen is a movable splash guard designed to help contain water during showering while providing privacy and flexibility.
Who can benefit from a shower screen?
Portable shower screens can benefit people who use accessible bathrooms, wet rooms, shower chairs or specialist bathing equipment and require additional privacy or water protection.
Are portable shower screens suitable for wet rooms?
Yes. Portable shower screens are particularly useful in wet rooms where permanent screens may not be suitable.
Can shower screens be used with shower chairs and shower trolleys?
Yes. Portable shower screens can be used alongside many specialist showering solutions, including shower chairs, shower trolleys and other assisted bathing equipment.
Are portable shower screens suitable for care environments?
Yes. Their flexible design makes them suitable for care homes, hospitals, specialist schools and homecare settings.
Can John Preston advise on choosing a shower screen?
Yes. John Preston’s specialist team can provide guidance on selecting suitable showering and privacy equipment based on the user’s needs and environment.