First floor flat - new to disabitlity

sallyg

I am becoming a prisoner in my own home/
I can hardly climb the stairs to my flat now, I live above a shop. I have put it on the market but this is clearly going to take months, I cant get in the bath now for a shower . i'm so depressed i dont know what else I can do  also I need a wheelchair as I cant walk or hardly stand . Any advice please?

Matilda

Sorry to hear of you problems, @sallyg.  

I suggest that you phone the Scope Helpline for advice - 0808 800 3333.  9am-5pm weekdays.  Also Age UK have a helpline.

Are you receiving DLA or PIP?

Are you taking any painkillers?  

Have you had a diagnosis for your mobility problems?

You could ask your GP to refer you for physiotherapy.

There are disability aids available.  Do you walk with a stick.? Have you got a bath/shower stool?

Alex

Hi @SallyG,

How are you? Were you able to get in touch with the helpline?

Hope that you've found some good info and that things are improving.