Large Toilet For Big People

LetItBe_2

Hi,

My brother is on DLA for years and he requires a large toilet and the one we have is too small for him is their anything the DWP or the local council can do to help us get a larger toilet for him.

Thanks.

mynameistallulah

Your GP can help your brother in his efforts to lose weight.

Dunroamin

I don't know that there's such a thing as a "large toilet" but large toilet seats are available at a reasonable price.

http://www.otstores.co.uk/p/big_john_toilet_seat/category/176

As DLA is paid to cover the additional costs of a disability, this would seem to be a suitable item to spend it on.

mynameistallulah

Dunroamin wrote: »

I don't know that there's such a thing as a "large toilet" but large toilet seats are available at a reasonable price.

http://www.otstores.co.uk/p/big_john_toilet_seat/category/176

As DLA is paid to cover the additional costs of a disability, this would seem to be a suitable item to spend it on.

They do exist - bariatric toilets - but there are lots of cheaper adjustments that can be made, like a toilet support that fits around the toilet.

anguk

Social services may be able to help, you would need to contact your local council so they could assess your brother.

LetItBe_2

a bigger toilet seat wont make a difference need one of those large square ones you see in posh places.

xylophone

http://www.kingsizepeople.co.uk/Raised-Toilet-Seats/The-King-Size-Big-John-Toilet-Seat.html
might this suit?
http://www.dlf.org.uk/content/toilets-and-toilet-accessories

LetItBe_2

sorry its not an actual toilet seat but the whole toilet even without a seat would be better for him more space.

somethingcorporate

Did you read post 3?

DLA is paid to assist in the additional costs of being disable. Buying a suitable toilet seems a good use of using this benefit.

Is he in council provided accommodation?

mazza111

Or get the local OT team out to do an assessment of his needs.

LetItBe_2

somethingcorporate wrote: »

Did you read post 3?

DLA is paid to assist in the additional costs of being disable. Buying a suitable toilet seems a good use of using this benefit.

Is he in council provided accommodation?

No, living with parents in an owed home with a homeowner. Would he still qualify?

mazza111 wrote: »

Or get the local OT team out to do an assessment of his needs.

Who is the OT team from the local council/authority?

Thanks.