Disabled 82yo - Walk in shower?

joeblack066

Hi, does anyone know if there are any grants or help available for an 82yo to have an easy access shower fitted? She is in reciept of Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit. Thx!

concerned43

My mother needed one and I contacted the local council's social services department. they came out and assessed my mother's needs and they put in a 'wet room' free of charge!

Mojisola

concerned43 wrote: »

My mother needed one and I contacted the local council's social services department. they came out and assessed my mother's needs and they put in a 'wet room' free of charge!

Same for my parents but there might be a wait for the grant to come through.

joeblack066

That's great thanks! :-)

Spend-a-holic

You may be entitled to a grant called Disabled Facilities Grant - try either social services or the local councils Housing Department.

zaksmum

My sister has a very disabled 18 yr old son. Her local Social Services assessed her financial situation - her husband does work full time, but is on minimum wage, and she's on CA for her son.

The assessment concluded that she need make no contribution to the alterations required for her house, which is privately owned.

She had a ramp put in outside, a ground floor extension built with bedroom and bathroom/toilet with walk in shower room/wet room and all double glazing and central heating included.

The work was completed in the shortest possible time and has helped her tremendously.

Her social worker sorted it all out for her.