Back Care Chair

mbl61

Hello Everyone

Just wanted to ask the question about qualifying for a high/wing back chair on NHS, what criteria do you have to meet ?

I have recently been diagnosed with facet joint hyperthrophy and some disc degeneration (opposite side) plus although not related I also have hip bursitis, I have asked my new GP for a referal to a specialist with a view to facet joint injections, which I am still waiting to hear, as I said need to find out about getting a chair, I am a 49 year old female.

Thanks

minky67

Hi, I think you need to ask your GP to refer you to see an OT at hospital. They can then advise you on what you can get & assess your needs.
I got a few bits through them to help me & they refered me on to an OT through social services for other things i needed.
So starting point is GP & referal.
Good luck, debs

skezier

Hi,

Welcome to the forums. I don't know the answer cus this way the answer would be they probably wouldn't supply one. I don't know for sure but do understand why you need one and got mine second hand which was a lot cheaper than new would be. Actually got the recliner and the chair in exchange for dog food and eggs....... good deal I think

I agree start with your gp and O/T and with a bit of luck they might be able to hep you. Nice to meet you. Cris x

dreamdaisy

In our neck of the woods you have to buy for yourself anything like that - the only way to get the usage of an NHS one is to wait in a waiting room at the hospital. Larger mobility suppliers/shops often do a good range (price-wise too) or, as someone else suggested, scan the For Sale columns in your local press etc. I hope you find one that suits. DD

mbl61

Hi All

Thanks for the replies, just thought I would ask.....I thought maybe you had to have a custom made one (right height and seat measurements) I am tempted to go out a get a nice fireside/wing back chair from either ebay or my local charity shops but wondered if may in fact be doing more harm than good....when I asked for my referal I had said I did'nt want any physio at this particular time ( I haven't ruled it out) but now I wish I had said yes..hopefully when I go for my appointment they may well recommend it, so maybe then I can enquire about a chair.....

You mentioned the OT dept I take it this is different to Physio ( I am new to all this)

Thanks

dreamdaisy

OT stands for occupational therapy. I haven't had dealings with them yet, but many on here have and have found them very helpful. I think the most important thing about a chair is that it suits you and that you find it comfortable. I hope you find one. DD

jillyb1

Hello and welcome , I have an electric riser recliner arm chair which I bought second hand . My OT was marvellous and helped with all kinds of gadgets , but , here in Brighton they can only provide certain aids and appliances . When I was assessed for a wheelchair , I failed as I can walk 3 steps using two sticks and ended up having to buy my own ! Suggest you look for chairs on *bay ; a comfy chair makes all the difference . Happy Christmas , Jilly

frogmorton

I LIKE Jilly's idea!!

Here the only help I think you would get seating wise might be some blocks toi raise your chair if it was too low.

Hope you get sorted

Love

Toni xx

hileena111

Hi
I'm pretty sure you wouldnt get them from the OT in this end of the world either....the nearest you come to one is when you have a THR and have to have one of a certain height etc.....I had one then (I dont have any chairs..just 2 sofas}
Good luck....Oh yes....they OT and physio are different.....The physio give you exercise and manipulates you {depends what you need} and the OT supplies all sorts of equipment that they think you need to make life easier {within reason}
Love
Hileena

speedalong

Hi Mb,

I had to buy myself a decent armchair earlier this year as I was comfy no where. The OT provided raisers for our clapped out armchair - but it was not at all comfortable for upright sitting & more suited for curling up in (those were the days!) and I had to give up using the sofa (not suitable for someone post hip op.)

.... sorry I have waffled on, what I wanted to say is I did a lot of research and you really do need to try before you buy (so charity shops would be better than ebay - unless it is one from a local seller) and the advice is you need to sit in it for a decent length of time too. Make sure it is the right height and depth for you, that the padding in the back is comfy for you and that the arms are suitable for levering you in and out of the chair.

Good luck on your hunt.

Speedy

hileena111

Hi Speedy.....just a question.......we had our hips done about the same time.....did the OT not lend you a chair for the 6 weeks {or whatever LOL 12 weeks} duration? I had one untili send it back....quite ugly but it did the job

Good luck with your hunt mb...think I said that on a previous post

Love
Hileena