Hi, my name is johntavender! looking for lots of information about being wheelchair bound

johntavender

Hi All, looking for lots of information about being wheelchair bound

johntavender

my spinal condition has deteriorated over the last 3 months so that now I cannot walk and barely stand, I have a wheelchair and a rascal mobility scooter that has been loaned to me. I live in a rented room on my own, share the toilet and bathroom, which is up 2 flights of stairs and struggle to wash, feed and cloth myself. I can no longer drive as I cannot properly feel the pedals. At the moment I am getting no assistance from anybody as I have no experience of how to ask or who to ask-can somebody please direct me so that I can start to get some help, thanks 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

You can refer yourself for a care needs assessment through the gov website 

Social service ot will come and assess your needs and make a report on any care or aids and adaptions you need and recommend how to put these in place 

It can take a while you could also speak to your gp 

It sounds like where you live is no longer suitable do you private rent your room . Have you looked at applying for social housing again long waiting lists . Or looking for more suitable living 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @johntavender I just wanted to welcome you to the community and let you know I've popped your post into our Aids, Adaptations and Equipment section on the forum. So hopefully you'll be able to gather more information.