Hi, my name is sunbeam2006! We can't afford a downstairs loo. Any suggestions?

sunbeam2006 · October 2022

Hi, I suffer with OA in my ankles and I have a weak bladder. I live in a house with only an upstairs toilet and I can not get to the toilet before I wet myself. I wear incontinent pads but they do not stop me wetting my clothes. I have to crawl up the stairs when my ankles get to painful. I take pain meds which help a little. I have a prolapse so the incontinence can not be helped by drugs.We can not afford a downstairs loo, any suggestions to help would be great. Thank you

poppy123456 · October 2022

Have you referred yourself for a needs assessment? If not, you can do that here. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

janer1967 · October 2022

Hi and welcome to the community

Sorry to hear about your situation have you considered using a commode downstairs or having a stair lift fitted

Tori_Scope · October 2022

Welcome to the community @sunbeam2006

I agree with the others, in that this sounds like a really challenging situation.

I'd echo poppy123456's suggestion of referring yourself for a needs assessment from your local council. Is that something you'd feel able to do?

You may also find it helpful to read our page on getting home adaptations.

Hi, my name is sunbeam2006! We can't afford a downstairs loo. Any suggestions?

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