Transfer technique
For lateral transfers, consider a relatively flat seat, strong hinge construction and effective resistance to sideways movement.
Toilet Seats
Fit, Transfer & Support
Accessible Toilet Seats
Ergonomic toilet seats for different transfer techniques, sitting positions and toilet heights, with covered, open, raised-height and open-front options from Pressalit and AKW.
With cover Discreet conventional appearance and selected back support
Without cover Clearer access for lateral and assisted transfers
Raised / open front Change sitting height or provide greater frontal access
Stable during transfers Selected seats use stabilising buffers and strengthened hinge systems.
Different seat geometries Choose flatter transfer-friendly or more supportive contoured shapes.
Alter sitting height Raised options can increase the effective height of an existing WC.
Colour choice Selected ranges provide contrasting colours as well as traditional white.
More than a lid and a hinge
Choose the seat around how the person approaches and leaves the WC
Toilet seats may look relatively similar, but their shape, fixing system, lateral stability and height can make a significant difference during transfers and everyday use.
A user transferring sideways may value a relatively flat seat, strong crossbar hinge and stabilising buffers. Another user may benefit more from additional seat height, a contoured surface or a cover that provides support when upright.
The right starting point is therefore not colour or appearance. Establish how the toilet is used, how the user transfers and whether the existing WC height and geometry are already suitable.
Define the requirement first
Four questions narrow the range quickly
01
How does the user transfer?
Sideways, forwards, independently or with assistance.
02
Is the WC already high enough?
If not, a raised seat may provide a relatively simple adaptation.
03
How much lateral stability is needed?
Check hinge construction, stabilising buffers and the exact seat fit.
04
Would an open front help?
Open-front designs provide additional access at the front of the bowl.
Start here
Shop accessible toilet seats by configuration
Select the basic seat format first, then compare seat shape, hinge type, fixing dimensions, stability, colour and the maximum supported load of the individual product.
01 Covered seats Toilet Seats with Covers
Covered Pressalit and AKW seats combining accessible seat geometry with a more conventional domestic appearance. Selected Pressalit covers can also provide support when upright.
Pressalit AKW Multiple colours
Shop seats with covers 
02 Transfer friendly Toilet Seats without Covers
Open seat-only configurations that remove the lid from the transfer area, with specialist Pressalit hinge choices and straightforward AKW ergonomic options.
Side transfers Flat-seat options Strong hinges
Shop seats without covers 
03 Specialist geometry Raised Height & Open Front
Pressalit seats that either increase the sitting height of an existing WC or provide additional frontal access for hygiene, bidet use and selected care applications.
50mm raised 100mm raised Open-front options
Shop specialist toilet seats Choose by function
Four details matter more than the colour
Seat compatibility is only the first requirement. The finished product also needs to suit the user's transfer technique, sitting position and ability to lower onto or rise from the WC.
Seat shape
Flat Dania-style seats and more contoured designs provide different levels of pelvic and thigh support.
Sitting height
Check whether the current toilet position allows comfortable transfers and standing before selecting a raised-height model.
Stability and fit
Hinge centres, seat length, pan shape and stabilising buffers all influence how securely the seat fits the toilet.
Cover or no cover?
The choice can affect both appearance and transfer
Neither configuration is automatically more accessible. Choose according to the user, the room and the way the toilet is approached.
With cover
A more conventional finished appearance
Covered seats suit domestic and design-conscious bathrooms where a traditional toilet appearance is preferred. On selected Pressalit models, the upright cover can also provide support behind the user.
Without cover
Keep the transfer area clear
Removing the lid reduces the amount of equipment immediately behind the seat and is commonly specified where lateral transfers, backrests or other specialist support systems are more important than a conventional covered appearance.
Pressalit seat geometry
Different shapes support the body in different ways
Much of the specialist range is built around recognisable Pressalit seat forms. The correct choice depends on whether the priority is lateral transfer, pelvic stability or a broader contoured sitting surface.
Dania A relatively flat seat widely used where straightforward transfers and general ergonomic support are priorities.
Colani A curved, bowl-shaped seat with raised side edges designed to provide greater pelvic stability and a more defined sitting position.
Ergosit A larger contoured seating surface with specific shaping through the thigh and rear areas.
Pressalit hinge selection
The hinge matters when the seat carries lateral forces
Several Pressalit seat shapes are available with different hinge arrangements. Check the exact product because the hinge can change the fitting range and the way the seat behaves during a transfer.
Universal hinge
Used across selected Pressalit Dania and Colani seats where a flexible universal-fitting arrangement is required.
Check the pan dimensions and hinge-centre range against the technical drawing for the exact seat.
Extra-strong crossbar hinge
A stainless-steel crossbar hinge used with selected Pressalit seats where additional strength and stability are important, particularly during lateral transfers.
Stabilising buffers on compatible seats help resist lateral movement between the seat and WC pan.
Two different adaptations
Raised height and open front solve different problems
These products share one shopping category, but the reasons for specifying them are quite different.
Change sitting height
Raised-height toilet seats
Increase the effective sitting height of a standard WC without replacing the complete toilet pan. This may reduce the amount of vertical movement required when sitting down or standing up.
50mm options 100mm options With or without cover
Greater frontal access
Open-front toilet seats
Leave an opening at the front of the seat for additional personal-care access. Pressalit Dania open-front models can also accommodate use with a hand shower and selected care equipment.
Dania geometry D92 hinge Covered or uncovered
Pressalit raised-height range
Increase seat height without changing the WC pan
The Dania range includes raised configurations that fit onto compatible existing pans using purpose-designed raised crossbar hinges and stabilising buffers.
Shop raised-height toilet seats →Before ordering
Measure the toilet pan, not the old seat
Toilet pans vary considerably. Even seats described as universal still have fitting limits, so compare the pan against the technical drawing for the exact seat before ordering.
Hinge centres
Measure the centre-to-centre distance between the two fixing holes in the toilet pan.
Pan length
Measure from the fixing centres towards the front of the ceramic to check the seat projection.
Pan width and shape
Compare the widest part of the bowl and its overall profile with the dimensional drawing.
Buffer position
Check that stabilising buffers and contact points will sit securely on the ceramic rather than outside its usable surface.
Compatibility is product-specific: hinge spacing, seat length, width and supported load vary between models. Check the current dimensional drawing and installation instructions for the exact toilet seat before purchasing.
Choose by use, then confirm the fit
Find the toilet seat that suits the user and the WC
Compare covered and uncovered seats, or explore specialist raised-height and open-front configurations before checking the exact pan dimensions and hinge requirements.
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