I need a bath
I am trying to save and raise money for
an adapted bath for my new flat. I have just moved to Manchester to be closer to my family because my care has been cut.
I am a wheelchair user and currently my family
struggle to bath and shower me in a
“normal” bath. I have cerebral palsy, I have no use of my left hand side and very limited use of my right hand side.
There is very little I can do physically on my own but I have a voice and I am attempting to use it here appealing to the kindness of friends and strangers.
I am on a waiting list to be assessed by social services but due to the Covid situation and an already stretched service I feel I need to be more proactive and try and help my own situation. It isn’t guaranteed that I would be given the bath by social services either.
I have been quoted £6000
for a bath and hoist that is mechanically adapted. This will mean I can get in and
out of the bath safely and won’t put my
family and carers at risk of injury when
trying to keep me clean.
I realise that it
is a lot of money for a household item but
my safety and hygiene are important to
me.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Aiden.