Social services?

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sailrib
sailrib Member Posts: 327
edited 22. Sep 2013, 05:41 in Living with Arthritis archive
As I am profoundly deaf, the sensory team which is part of social services has provided me with things like fire alarm, alarm clock, door bell etc for my home.

I was wondering if there was another part of the social services team which would provide anything for the home to allow me to live easier with my OA and Tarsal Coalition of my feet?

I wondering about grab rails and things like that?

Thank you.

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  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi sailrib , occupational therapy again . Your GP or consultant can refer you .Jillyb
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    When I needed hand rails on the stairs I contacted (on the advice of the rheumatology physio) my local Social Services who duly obliged. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I agree, the occupational therapy team should be able to help. Your local social services will have a number to call and the process should be relatively simple.
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi,

    The OT arranged for our disability extension, wetroom, grab rails etc so I'd definitely try them first. We weren't referred we just rang & asked for help.

    Good luck.xxx
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Yes, I got rails, cooking implements etc. from OT. You usually self refer.
  • sailrib
    sailrib Member Posts: 327
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Thanks everyone, very helpful info :)
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi
    Yes I agree....I've got things without referral from GP
    It does help if you have a physiotherapist that would refer you....ours {Physio and OT} are next door to each other.

    Love
    Hileena
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I just want to say I hope they can help you...they should have a system were they get in touch with you and not the other way round...now there's an idea..good luck
    Love
    Barbara
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