Moving to More Suitable Accommodation

LadyMorticia

Hey everyone.

We currently live in a first floor flat with our two little ones.

I have severe M.E. and we've just been awarded a bungalow as I have mobility problems which mean that I struggle with the stairs, which is a big barrier to me being able to go out on my slightly better days and leaves me feeling isolated (I also use a wheelchair when out of the house.) It also has a wet floor shower with a seat as I struggle with washing etc too.

We get the keys tomorrow, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to make the move go as smoothly as possible with a disability?

We need to get carpets laid and it needs decorating etc, but I want to make the transition as smooth as possible so as to not upset my health any further.

Thank you in advance.

Better_Days

Great news re your bungalow. I hope you will be happy there. I'm severely affected by ME too.

I'd say don't let yourself get cold if you can possibly avoid it. Use thermals and keep one room warm with an electric heater if need be.

First thing my OH did when we moved was to put up a bed for me with an electric blanket. I shut myself in the room and the removal people did their thing. I'd prepared a plan for each room where the furniture was to go so I didn't have to supervise.

As ever, pace yourself and build in extra rest periods.

After over a year still haven't unpacked all the boxes

nannytone_2

i would suggest you rope as many friends/family in to help as possible!

i moved nearly 2 years ago and only had 4 days in which to move.
thanks to really good friends the new place was decorated ( new build so only paint ... no gloss or ceilings) carpets were lifted/refitted, certain hung and furniture moved in. and then they also helped give the old place a clean ready for the new tenants.

all i did was make copies amounts of tea and say where i wanted my furniture placed

kingfisherblue

Great news for you. I hope you and your family will be very happy in your new home.


Is there anyone who can have the children for the day? I'd definitely arrange for them to be with friends or family if possible.


Remember to have a 'moving box' - kettle, coffee, teabags, spoons, mugs, etc. Toilet rolls. Light bulbs (check the fittings tomorrow if you can). Wet wipes. Mobile phone charger. Washing up liquid. Tea towel. Soap and towel for the bathroom.


Label boxes with room name, so that they are put into the correct room. If you can put more urgent items into one box, also label it with a number 1, a star, or something else noticeable. For bedrooms, have clean bedding in an 'urgent' box.


Plan to have the beds put up as early as possible. That way, even if you don't do anything else, you can go to bed at night without having to put them up when you are shattered. You can also make them earlier in the day, resting in between.


Have a takeaway for tea. Also have breakfast things ready for the next day. Again, an 'urgent' box is handy for this.


Make a plan and ensure that your movers know where to put everything. Bright marker pens and large labels can also be handy.


If you can. put up bedroom curtains before you move in, or early on the day of the move.


Pace yourself. You can always unpack stuff slowly over the next few weeks/months.


If your children bring home letters, school books, etc in the days before the move, keep them to one side so that they aren't mislaid.


Enjoy your new home. I was brought up in a bungalow, and despite having lived in a house with stairs for over 25 years, I still can't get used tot hem. I'd move back to a bungalow tomorrow if given half a chance.