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Bathroom adaptations- fixed folding seat and grab rail

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
Thanks in advance
Jackie
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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
Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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.
Best wishes.
DLTBGYD