Advice on changing & hair dressers
cordypants
Community member Posts: 13 Courageous
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.
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)
Helen (mum to the lovely Flora)
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Hi @cordypants do you know about Changing Places?Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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Hi @Ami2301 I haven’t heard of that no. What is it?
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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
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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
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You're welcome, and they definitely do! If I find any information about hairdressers then I will come back and let you know Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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Awww thanks a lot
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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. Scope
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