advice please

beano
beano Member Posts: 4
edited 16. May 2011, 09:03 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi, i need to apply for some financial assistance to purchase an electric adjustable bed-could anyone kindly give me some advice on where and who i approach or how i should attack this problem please?

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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, do you have a social worker? My niece has had to get a lot of alterations to her house and equipment, as she has a neuro condition. Or you could try an Occupational Therapist they can help with some things and will know the form. I think anyone can ring social services and ask about equipment and alterations they need.
    I hope you can find out the information you need. Love Suexx
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Beano

    Welcome to the forum. Not sure I can add to what Sue has said, but I do know they are pretty expensive so some help would be appreciated. I can only think that maybe occupational therapists would maybe able to guide you as they will be aware of what's out there and how helpful such things can be to your life. I hope others may be able to advise when they see you here.
    take care
    Chris
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Beano

    Welcome from me as well its a good place to be.

    Not sure what the answer is but Sue has given you some good ideas there and could work as well. Nice to meet you. Cris x
  • beano
    beano Member Posts: 4
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    a big thank you for the warm welcomes and the advice to sue and chris-thank you both
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A welcome form me too :grin:

    l hope you find the forums as useful as l have.

    l would say the suggestions you ahve been given will be a really good starting place to try to get funding.

    Ther was a time when the DSS could make grants/loans to help people at risk of not being able to live at home due to the need for an item of equipment.

    Also there are charlities you can apply to....CAB may have a copy of the charities handbook which lists them under things like disability/age (kids/the elderly etc). Mind l expect you could google that these days!!

    Love

    toni xx

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