Hyndburn Homes - shower install - Page 2

MargaretR · 19-05-2008, 00:18

Thanks for your info.
Hyndburn Homes is likely to operate on very similar lines to Twin Valley.
I can step in the bath easily, but have difficulty getting out sometimes, because of arthritic shoulder joints. It would be far easier to take a shower.
To overcome the problem of not being able to put my body weight on my arms, I have developed a method of getting out, whereby I swish from side to side and a big 'swish' spins me over onto my knees - which is fine except that I do have arthritis in my knees too (but to a much lesser extent).

I hope you all find my bathing antics amusing - It isn't fun getting old

but I 'improvise' well don't I?

BERNADETTE · 19-05-2008, 00:25

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Thanks for your info.
Hyndburn Homes is likely to operate on very similar lines to Twin Valley.
I can step in the bath easily, but have difficulty getting out sometimes, because of arthritic shoulder joints. It would be far easier to take a shower.
To overcome the problem of not being able to put my body weight on my arms, I have developed a method of getting out, whereby I swish from side to side and a big 'swish' spins me over onto my knees - which is fine except that I do have arthritis in my knees too (but to a much lesser extent).

I hope you all find my bathing antics amusing - It isn't fun getting old

but I 'improvise' well don't I?

Sounds like a wet room would be ideal for you, hope you get one. You may joke about it but bet deep down you dread getting out of the bath!!!

Neil · 19-05-2008, 00:43

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Originally Posted by harwood red

not sure exactly how they fund it in hyndburn but in blackburn with darwen it is done through a disabled facility grant which is means tested...

Is that available to anyone in Blackburn with Darwen or just people in Twin Valley Homes?

MargaretR · 19-05-2008, 00:52

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Disabled...ome/DG_4000642

It is means tested so I won't qualify.
I asked for the adaptation to happen when my bathroom gets a refurb so that there is not likely to be extra cost.

BERNADETTE · 19-05-2008, 01:24

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Disabled...ome/DG_4000642

It is means tested so I won't qualify.
I asked for the adaptation to happen when my bathroom gets a refurb so that there is not likely to be extra cost.

I don't think it matters to you Margaret, Hyndburn Homes are refurbing your flat and you would be better off with a shower. Means tests shouldn't come into it IMHO!!!

harwood red · 19-05-2008, 01:31

to answer a few questions, Neil it is available to anyone who falls within the Blackburn with Darwen council boundary.

Bernie the means testing is for everyone regardless of who's home it is, even owner/occupiers. The pot of money (if it is done the same way through a DFG) is not coming from Hyndburn homes (although they will probably contribute like we do at Twin Valley) and it is a completely separate entity to the bathroom refurbishment.

I think you may find the OT may offer you a bath lift rather than a walk in shower, although I could be wrong.

BERNADETTE · 19-05-2008, 01:43

Will wait and see what they say Margaret, hope you are happy with the decision

MargaretR · 19-05-2008, 13:46

A nice young woman from Accy Vic has just left.
I am to be supplied with a bath lift, tap adaptors, and a gadjet to help opening jars.
She is going to contact Hyndburn Homes to see how soon they will be doing my bathroom refurb, and will be recommending a more long term solution of an overbath shower, and lever taps.
I am delighted at the prospect of easier bathing -
no risk now of me lapsing into being one of those stinky old biddies that sit next to you on the bus sometimes

BERNADETTE · 19-05-2008, 13:55

The bath lift is good for helping you in and out but you won't be able to lie back and relax

MargaretR · 19-05-2008, 14:04

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

The bath lift is good for helping you in and out but you won't be able to lie back and relax

She is to discuss what type with her boss. She is thinking on the lines of a battery operated inflatable type which would be less bulky than the bath seat type.
Sometimes a hot long soak is nice to ease aches - so she is to recommend a shower over the bath, so I have an option to do either.
I'm really pleased with the recommendations and hope HH cooperate.

BERNADETTE · 19-05-2008, 14:09

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

She is to discuss what type with her boss. She is thinking on the lines of a battery operated inflatable type which would be less bulky than the bath seat type.
Sometimes a hot long soak is nice to ease aches - so she is to recommend a shower over the bath, so I have an option to do either.
I'm really pleased with the recommendations and hope HH cooperate.

The inflatable one sounds ideal hope you get it. We had the bath seat one for Ian not very comfy but beggars can't be choosers. I agree that sometimes you need a good soak rather than just a shower so heres hoping HH are forthcoming

jaysay · 19-05-2008, 16:45

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

A nice young woman from Accy Vic has just left.
I am to be supplied with a bath lift, tap adaptors, and a gadjet to help opening jars.
She is going to contact Hyndburn Homes to see how soon they will be doing my bathroom refurb, and will be recommending a more long term solution of an overbath shower, and lever taps.
I am delighted at the prospect of easier bathing -
no risk now of me lapsing into being one of those stinky old biddies that sit next to you on the bus sometimes

And you'll still be able to clean your blinds as well Margaret

harwood red · 19-05-2008, 20:42

a bath lift is not supplied by HH's it would come from the central adaptation warehouse (which for us is preston) and fitted through the occ therapist team... glad you are happy with their recommendations and usually a bath lift is not means tested as it doesn't come through the grant facility

MargaretR · 19-05-2008, 20:50

The therapist said that the bath lift was an immediate supply item, and if Hyndburn Homes allow me to have an overshower bath, I could keep it to provide me with an option of having either a bath or shower.
The tap adaptors and jar opener are also NHS supply

shillelagh · 19-05-2008, 21:06

Im going back a few years but when we had the conversion done they took the bath out and put a shower in. They also put a pull down seat in. They also brought handles to go up everywhere, a kettle holder - to make it easier to tip because mum couldnt lift it, a seat raiser, another bannister for the stairs and toilet raisers.