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Hi I have cerebral palsy and where I currently live is unsuitable for my needs because my bedroom is upstairs. Going up and down flights of stairs, after doing shopping and walking down a long road makes me so tired, causes back pain. leg and ankle pain. Most times, I have to sleep down stairs on the couch due to the amount pain I am in which impacts my mental health. Any advice please?
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Are you privately renting or with a housing association?
We have some information about Housing and Home Adaptions and Finding More Suitable Accommodation
I will support you with this as much as possible
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bedroom is upstairs. Going up and down the stairs is affecting my health. I have to sleep downstairs due to tiredness and pain.
Kike
Thank you for your response. I live with family but as mentioned above its not suitable for my needs. Can I still contact the same OT even thought the assessment was done in 2018.
Are you wanting to live alone or remain with the family, I would have thought if you want to stay with family the OT would only suggest adaptions to your current home, maybe create a downstairs living for you. I would contact the OT again or discuss with your council or housing association /landlord
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