Help with cost of bathroom aids?

[LouiseB55]

Hello TP. Mum can no longer get out the bath easily and won't use the shower. The OT suggested an electronic seat to lower and raise her in the bath. I had a look at the local mobility shop; they cost over £300. OT said SS won't fund (a strip wash will do - really?! ) but a friend who is a carer had one fitted for free by the local carers organisation. Anyone else managed to get funding for this sort of thing? Thanks

 

[nellbelles]

My husband's OT organised his, on loan, returned when no longer needed.

 

[ElizabethAnn]

Mum & Dad are in the same situation as Helen - OT organised the ordering, delivery, fitting and demo... it's on loan for as long as Mum & Dad need it... they even arrange an annual service (Mum & Dad live in Northumberland)

rgds, Elizabeth.

 

[LouiseB55]

Thanks. When I rang Mum's OT she said her case was closed and could only recommend a Google search. We have an assessment this week so I'll raise it with the social worker.

 

[Lorna44]

We had all my mums aids, bath, bed etc arranged through NHS free of charge. and we arranged return of these aids once mum went into nursing home. X

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[Zen master]

Take a look at your local councils criteria for Disabled Facilities Grants.

 

[Malalie]

There are a few charities that could help with this - were your Dad or Mum in the Armed forces or a Trade Union or anything?

 

[Tara62]

Where do you live, Louise? My father's house is stuffed full of things that we got free from the local council - you name it, he's got it. I got a bath lift for him really easily. He is in West Yorkshire, and his council is Kirklees.

 

[LouiseB55]

Gloucestershire. Hoping Carers Glos may be able to help.