Abacus Healthcare UK

29/01/2026

We're proud to support case management companies so end users with complex disabilities receive the best possible specialist bathroom solutions.

From accessible bathrooms and wet rooms to power-assisted baths, Abacus provides the specification insight required to deliver maximum value and long-term sustainability for adaptations funded through compensation.

We deliver comprehensive quotations, detailed specifications and costs, supported by thorough site surveys - helping to ensure positive outcomes for all clients affected by complex injury, clinical negligence or life-changing diagnoses.

Our Product Assessment Managers operate nationwide. If you are a case manager, medicolegal lawyer or healthcare professional, or a family requiring further information, please contact us for details.

📞 01527 400 024 or 📧 info@abacushealthcare.co.uk
https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk

27/01/2026

❝ It's been life-changing really. We don't have to venture out to the hospice to give Aurora a bath anymore. We can bathe her at home, which is lovely. ❞

Here, Abacus client Holly discusses the longer, wider and deeper Gemini 2000 dual lift, platform bath and the benefits for her daughter Aurora and the family.

A full-time wheelchair user, 3-year-old Aurora has several conditions including semilobar holoprosencephaly which affects her mobility and cognitive abilities.

Holly says: "The platform is brilliant as it raises up so we can use it like a changing table. Previously we were having to dry and change Aurora on the couch or on the floor which was not ideal... Now it’s completely different as we can meet all her personal care needs."

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/CDhWsbJJMuI?si=XaJf9umgDrT-ZNEJ

At Abacus, we provide a single source for complete accessible bathroom and wet room provision – including specialist baths, hi-lo sanitary ware, wheelchair-accessible showering and powered manual handling solutions.

For advice and information, contact Abacus: 01527 400 024

22/01/2026

“This bath helps our therapists connect with the kids in a way we have never been able to do before. We think it is brilliant and perfectly reflects our strategic approach to world-class paediatric palliative care.”
- Occupational Therapist, Karina Nørgaard Clausen, Fenrishus Care Centre.

Part of our complete accessible bathroom and wet room solutions, the Gemini MX features unique dual-lift functionality and an integrated changing, drying and bathing platform.

This award-winning and multi-user specialist bath also features an innovative dynamic mattress - supporting safe, efficient and comfortable bathing for both bathers with complex care needs and care teams.

If you would like to discuss our higher-dependency bathroom and wet room provision or arrange a client assessment, do get in touch with our Abacus Product Assessment Managers:
📞 01527 400 024

🔗 Read more about the Gemini MX in situ at Fenrishus Care Centre: https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/case-studies/abacus-gemini-mx-bath-enhances-joy-for-children-with-disabilities-at-fenrishus-care-centre/

20/01/2026

Gemini 2000 bath delivers ‘out of this world’ inclusive bathing for 3-year-old Aurora.

Aurora has complex disabilities and is a full-time wheelchair user. Bath time was increasingly a struggle so her parents secured partial funding through a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) for an accessible bathroom.

A substantial accessible bath was to be pivotal to the bathroom being a success.

Aurora's parents contacted Abacus, who visited the family and returned with a demonstration vehicle so the oversized Gemini 2000 platform bath could be trialled.

"Our Occupational Therapist wanted to see the Gemini 2000 to check she was satisfied with the extra safety and support it provided – she was very impressed. The Gemini could be raised and lowered and had a built-in platform for changing and drying. We liked this as Aurora has seizures so we could get her out of the water quickly if needed.” - Holly, Aurora's mum.

“When the guys from Abacus installed the bath, they were excellent, polite and respectful. The bath is all singing and dancing; it’s like a spaceship, it’s out of this world. We are so pleased with it." - Dan, Aurora’s dad.

🔗 Read how the Gemini 2000 has transformed Aurora’s bath time:
https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/case-studies/gemini-2000-bath-delivers-out-of-this-world-inclusive-bathing-for-3-year-old-aurora/

13/01/2026

Following a traumatic injury, bathing can become one of the most challenging parts of daily life.

Whilst rehabilitation with therapists helps rebuild strength and mobility, the right bathroom adaptations also support physical and emotional wellbeing.

At Abacus, we provide a complete bathroom and wet room provision, working with clients, families and healthcare professionals to ensure the right solutions are installed - from power assisted baths and wash-dry toilets, to wheelchair accessible showers, variable height sinks and non-slip flooring.

✅ Enabling bathrooms and wet rooms
✅ Specialist power assisted baths
✅ Hoisting, washing and toileting solutions
✅ Bathroom design and project management
✅ Complete pre-enablement, installation and commissioning
✅Support and servicing

With over four decades of expertise in solving the needs of bathers with disabilities, we offer a single source for all accessible bathroom provision.

Contact: https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/contact/

12/01/2026

Last week, we visited Sync Living in Ireland to deliver training and product demonstrations across two of our specialist bath ranges.

The Gemini bath range features an integrated platform and unique dual lift technology. The Libra bath range with bather transfer seats, includes fixed height and variable height models with the option to choose a built-in leg lift.

It was a pleasure meeting the Sync Living team who supply specialist products to support people with impaired mobility throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland.

For further information, please visit: https://www.syncliving.co.uk

08/01/2026

At Abacus, we believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable and dignified bathing experience, including children and adults with complex disabilities.

But for many people with mobility challenges, bathing can often be stressful and difficult in a standard bath.

That’s why powered and height-adjustable baths like the Gemini MX and Virgo from Abacus are so important - reducing manual handling risks, enhancing comfort and sensory regulation, and supporting person-centred care and dignity.

Whether you’re a carer, therapist or family member, understanding how the right equipment can provide support is key to better outcomes.

Abacus Product Assessment Managers provide accessible bathroom guidance across the UK, and our fleet of Demonstration Vehicles provide a unique, flexible location for client bathing assessments and the opportunity to explore the right assistive bathing solution.

Contact Abacus for further details on 01527 400024.

🔗 https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/assistive-baths/

06/01/2026

Our Gemini MX platform bath is specifically designed for bathers with complex care needs in mind - and we're thrilled it was recognised as BHTA Product of the Year 2025. 🎉

The MX is the latest innovation in our popular Gemini range of hi-lo, platform baths, providing multiple clinical and practical benefits for bathers requiring specialist care and their carers.

It features powered height adjustment and a secure, integrated changing, drying and bathing platform that eliminates the need for bending or lifting - and reduces the need for additional equipment such as changing tables.

A new ergonomic mattress offers anti-slip, fast-drying, folding and easy-to-clean features. Find out more about the Gemini MX hi-lo bath: https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/assistive-bath/gemini-mx/

If you would like further information or wish to arrange a specialist bath demonstration, please contact Abacus on 01527 400 024.

01/01/2026

By integrating antimicrobial technology during manufacturing, we ensure heightened standards of hygiene for all bathers and carers who choose an Abacus accessible bath.

BioCote® provides up to 99.99% 24/7 reduction in microbes and is proven effective against multi-strain bacteria such as E.coli and MRSA.

This technology actively prevents the formation of biofilms, enhancing user safety by reducing slip hazards and creating product longevity by protecting against material degradation and staining caused by microbes.

Discover more about our Abacus antimicrobial accessible bathing solutions on the BioCote Ltd website: https://www.biocote.com/biocote-partners/abacus-specialist-bathroom-solutions/

30/12/2025

For many families, an accessible bathroom ensures safety, dignity and enhanced independence - yet navigating funding options can often feel overwhelming.

At Abacus, we support local authorities, occupational therapists and families alike with our handy information guides, aimed to explain the funding pathways, terminology and legislation that supports bathing for a person with disabilities.

What funding options are available?
✔️ Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) - A government grant that supports home adaptations for disabled children and adults
✔️ Local authority support - Occupational therapy teams can assess and recommend appropriate home adaptations
✔️ Charitable Funding - In some cases, additional funding may be available through charities or non-government organisations that assist with the cost of home adaptations

Read our free information guides here: https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/downloads/

For further guidance and to arrange a specialist bath demonstration, contact Abacus on 01527 400024.

Disabled baths & disability bathroom specialist, Abacus Healthcare also offers shower toilets, ceiling track hoists. Manufacturer of baths for care homes.

22/12/2025

From us all at Abacus and the Gainsborough Healthcare Group, we wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year.

Please note, our business opening times have been adjusted for the festive break as follows:

★ Our Redditch office will close on 24th December at 12:30pm until January 5th, 2026. There will be a “urgent” call out FSE team available during this period: 01527 400024

★ Our Aldridge factory closes Wednesday 24th December, 2025 at 11am and reopens Monday 5th January, 2026. The last collection for goods before the Christmas shutdown will be Friday 19th December, AM.

18/12/2025

As Christmas approaches, we’ve been reflecting on an incredibly positive year for Abacus.

In 2025, we expanded our team of Product Assessment Managers who support our clients and healthcare professionals across the UK.

We continued our commitment to healthcare professionals by delivering CPD training through our Lunch & Learn sessions and educational seminars - including well-received sessions on epilepsy and bathing, and a client centred approach to bathing.

We were proud to showcase our complete accessible bathroom and wet room provision, alongside our specialist bathing solutions, at key industry events, including the OT Show, Kidz to Adultz and the Foundations DFG Champions Roadshows.

To top off the year, we were delighted to receive two BHTA Industry Awards:
🏆 Rising Star - Liam Bembridge, Head of Product Development
🏆 Product of the Year - Gemini MX Platform Bath

And, not forgetting our Sales and Marketing Director, Andy Williams, successfully completing the London Marathon for the first time, raising nearly £7000 for SHINE, the spina bifida charity.

🎄 As we head into the Christmas break, we’d like to say a huge thank you to our team, our valued customers and to all the industry colleagues and partners we work with. We look forward to catching up with you in 2026.