Help for partially sighted daughter
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Busynan
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Does anyone know if there is any funding to be had for my daughter, paralysed and partially sighted, to get a door entry system. She feels vulnerable having her door left unlocked when she is alone. She has a keysafe but no means yet of communicating with callers or delivery people. Can anyone give any suggestions please?
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Hello @Busynan!
Is your daughter seen by a low vision clinic? There are community alarms that you can purchase.
Additionally, to get more information on them, phone your local council for more details on the scheme. They may ask a occupational therapist to come out to do a evaluation to see what she needs. You may also be allowed to apply for a disabled facility grant. You can use the money to fund a security system. What about a peephole like the ones found on airplanes?
The RNIB have a online shop that sells products that help the blind/visually disabled community. Have a look to see what you need https://shop.rnib.org.uk/?utm_source=mainsite&utm_medium=crosslink&utm_campaign=topnavshop
Do you have a social worker or not?1 -
Thank you. U will ask her OT to come and assess her situation.1
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Hi @Busynan. Have you managed to make any progress with the OT assessment?1
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Not yet but things are moving eventually for the family. Have had a TAC first meeting and next one booked for 8th October and OT invited.
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Busynan said:Not yet but things are moving eventually for the family. Have had a TAC first meeting and next one booked for 8th October and OT invited.0
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I hope it goes well on the 8th, please do keep us updated.0
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I'm glad things are starting to progress @Busynan. Please let us know if we can do anything to help support you all.0
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Yes I will. Thank you.0
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