NHS bec

matthewkevin84
matthewkevin84 Online Community Member Posts: 67 Contributor
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I was supplied an NHS bed when I moved in to my abode (assisted living) in March 2022.


The mattress is rather hard and at times hurts to lie on. I was put in touch with the council,s occupational therapist assistant who said in Aug 2025 that he would be get on to the District Nurse at the council, but I have yet to here anything back.


I am mentioning this on here because I wonder is it possible to get a more suitable NHS mattress supplied by the NHS & I wonder if anyone on here has had problems with home beds supplied by the NHS?

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  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 4,487 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @matthewkevin84 that sounds incredibly uncomfortable. I don't have any direct experience (hopefully other members might be able to help). Just wondered if you've chased the occupational therapist assistant for an update/ETA?

  • Otteline
    Otteline Online Community Member Posts: 63 Contributor

    As above ask your OT for an update. If the request was made in August it's probably still in the system somewhere. Unfortunately the NHS system is quite slow.

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