Bathroom adaptations- fixed folding seat and grab rail

jackie1060

Is there any help for me to get a fixed folding seat and a grab rail put in my shower my local council said it could take over 8 months to get help with this 
Thanks in advance
Jackie

Jean_OT

Hi @jackie1060

Unfortunately the alternative is for you to arrange it and pay for it yourself. If finances are tight you could try applying for charitable funds https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/search-grants but that is likely to lead to delays also. By far the quickest/easiest option if you have the resources is to buy the items you need online and get a local handyperson to fit them. Info about the items available can be found at: https://asksara.dlf.org.uk/

Even if you sort this out yourself don't cancel the Community OT visit they might have other useful suggestions when they are eventually able to come to you.

Best Wishes
Jean

jackie1060

Thanks for your help xx

exdvr

Hi @jackie1060, have you tried looking on eBay to see if anything suits what you need?  They have a vast selection of seats, stools, folding seats etcetera. Is it essential that yours has to be a wall-mounted one?  I have a 4-legged height adjustable seat with armrests, plus a wall mounted grab rail.  Admittedly these were supplied by social services but they're not really expensive to buy.  It's just a suggestion but there really is no point in waiting 8 months if your issues can be fixed by this weekend. Check it out here     https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311.R1.TR11.TRC1.A0.H2.Xshower+seat.TRS0&_nkw=shower+seat&_sacat=0

    Best Wishes.

jackie1060

Thanks for the advice I will check it out