Electric bed

snoopdogg
snoopdogg Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
Hi does anyone know if or how you find out if you qualify for a electric bed from NHS.. 
I receive pip high rate daily living and low mobility. 
I have had a wet room done and extra stair rails ect but I struggle getting out of bed. 
Any advice please. Cheers

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  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @snoopdogg and welcome to the community! This is something you would have to contact social services about and request a home assessment by an Occupational Therapist. I believe there is no set criteria and would just be based on your individual needs. I have had one and it was a major help to me!
  • snoopdogg
    snoopdogg Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Cheers can I just ask was yours a single or double and do you think they do doubles. 
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @snoopdogg welcome to the community! @Chloe_Scope is right, you need to contact social services or your GP and ask to be referred for an assessment by an Occupational Therapist. I have an electric bed because it's easier to support my back.
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Mine was a single @snoopdogg but double beds are available if this is deemed suitable for your needs :)
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,732 Online Community Programme Lead
    Welcome to the community @snoopdogg. Please let us know how you get on.
  • GeorgiaVine
    GeorgiaVine Online Community Member Posts: 24 Contributor
    Hello and welcome @snoopdogg as a student Occupational Therapist @Chloe_Tear and @Ami2301 are absolutely right! I wish you the best of luck with it!

  • snoopdogg
    snoopdogg Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thank you all very mu h il keep u updated on how I get on. I carnt lash the wife in the spare room although at times I'd like to ? ? ? 
    Cheers all xxx
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,732 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hello @snoopdogg, have you made any progress?