I knew the Merlin Showerboard already as the Social Services had loaned us one. I had personally found it really useful. The item is ideal as it fits snugly across the bath so I can sit down and shower my feet - and is equally useful once I am out of the bath, as our bathroom is fairly small so I use the showerboard as a seat when drying myself. It is so sturdy, is very smart and doesn't look out of place in the bathroom - does not look like an aid and extremely well-made.