Hi. Is it possible for me to get a grant to reconfigure the kitchen to make it more accessible? — Scope | Disability forum
If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.

Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Please read our updated community house rules and community guidelines.

Hi. Is it possible for me to get a grant to reconfigure the kitchen to make it more accessible?

Wiffy1509
Wiffy1509 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
edited July 2022 in Housing and independent living
I have spondyloarthropathy, Fibromyalgia and Crohn's Disease, these conditions make it difficult to use my kitchen the way it is as it is near on impossible for me to get cookware etc out of the cupboards. It also has no radiator in which l need as the cold makes my condition worse and our kitchen is freezing more or less all year round. My husband also has COPD so we could really do with a radiator to make it warmer. Is it possible for me to get a grant to reconfigure the kitchen to make it more accessible for me to use everything. Would appreciate any help. 
Tagged:
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,772 Disability Gamechanger
    First thing you need to do is refer yourself for a needs assessment from your local Authority. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/
    It may take a while for them to do this as a lot of areas have backlogs. Once this is done it will determine whether there's any help available to you.


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Wiffy1509
    Wiffy1509 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
     I had a needs assessment last year but as I'm not wheelchair bound they won't help.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Alex_Scope
    Alex_Scope Posts: 7,562 Scope online community team
    Hello there @Wiffy1509 and a warm welcome to the community this evening :) 

    Thanks for taking the time to reach out with your query, could you tell me what the results of the assessment last year were? Did they make any recommendations at all?

    I'm not sure whether any charities might offer electric heaters or radiators, and you'd be welcome to enquire with the Scope Helpline as the team can advise on where best to search for financial help.

    If we can help with anything else in the meantime, please just ask.

    Alex
    Online Community Coordinator
    Scope

    Concerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.

    Want to give us feedback? Complete our feedback form now.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Wiffy1509
    Wiffy1509 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    The only help l offered was a wash and dry toilet even though it was because of the kitchen that l went to them for an assessment. They point blank refused due to me not being wheelchair bound. I really don't know what to do it such a struggle with the kitchen the way it is.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,979 Disability Gamechanger
    It sounds really frustrating that you were only offered a wash and dry toilet even though it was because of the kitchen that you went to them for an assessment @Wiffy1509. Is this something you would feel comfortable appealing this opinion?

    If we can do anything to support you further with this, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are here for you and hear that it is a struggle for you with the kitchen the way it is  <3
    Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her. 

    Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Wiffy1509
    Wiffy1509 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Hi l would love to appeal the decision, l spoke to a manager at the time but more or less told that l don't tick the boxes for help. If you can help in anyway l would be most grateful 🙏 ❤
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Wiffy1509
    Wiffy1509 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    L_Volunteer l would love to appeal the decision. I spoke to a manager at the time but more or less told that l don't tick the boxes for help. If you can help in anyway l would be most grateful 🙏 ❤
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,772 Disability Gamechanger
    You can also have a look on your Local Authorities website and it should give you details on there.


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Brightness

Categories

Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.