Advice on changing & hair dressers

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cordypants
cordypants Online Community Member Posts: 13 Contributor
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Hi there, 
I have a couple of questions which I am hoping someone might be able to help with. Firstly, my daughter is 3 and has cerebral palsy level 5, she is now too big to be placed on baby changing stations but is still in nappies and unable to independently sit/stand do anything to help, does anyone know how/have any tips on how when we go out I can change her safely & with dignity. We often avoid going out because I have such trouble trying to change her and I refuse to lie her down on a dirty toilet floor to do so.

Secondly, does anyone know of any hairdressers who are used to or specialise in hair dressing for disabled children as I don’t really know where to look. General searches haven’t brought anything up and I wondered if anyone knows of anyone in the Greater Manchester area who they would recommend.

Thank you for your time

Helen (mum to the lovely Flora)

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @cordypants do you know about Changing Places?
  • cordypants
    cordypants Online Community Member Posts: 13 Contributor
    Hi @Ami2301 I haven’t heard of that no. What is it? 
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Changing Places are a bigger, more spacious version of a disabled toilet. This provide an adult size changing bed/table, ceiling hoist, plenty of room to manoeuvre and some provide a self-standing hoist. Some areas currently do not have them yet, but they are rapidly growing throughout the country, you can read more about them here :) 
  • cordypants
    cordypants Online Community Member Posts: 13 Contributor
    I haven’t seen or heard of them but I will have a read up. Thanks so much, things like that would make going out so much easier!!! 
    Thanks for the info @Aim2301
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    You're welcome, and they definitely do! If I find any information about hairdressers then I will come back and let you know :)
  • cordypants
    cordypants Online Community Member Posts: 13 Contributor
    Awww thanks a lot
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @cordypants, how are you doing?

    I have had a quick look for advice and can't seem to find anything at the moment. If no one else is able to help then I will have another look. :)

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