SADP Managing toilet needs.

Wobblyjoe

Hello folks, thank you for all your kind replies to my queries so far. I don't have a toilet frame or toilet rail. However I use my crutches and the cabinet beside the toilet to lever myself on and off and help support me. Is this an acceptable answer to use on the form? Thanks and I hope you all have a good day.

Spoonie_Turtle

Yes, and as usual it's best to explain why you need to use them.

18. Managing toilet needs describes the following process:
• getting on and off an un-adapted toilet
• evacuating the bladder and bowel
• cleaning oneself afterwards. 
https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/asset-storage/production/downloads/07.-Daily-living-component-activity-5-for-Adult-Disability-Payment_-Managing-toilet-needs-or-incontinence.pdf


Also

aid’ or ‘appliance’ refers to any object or device:
• which is necessary for the individual to be able to perform an activity and
• which improves, provides or replaces the individual’s impaired physical or mental function 

This can include: 
• an object or device which a person without a disability might choose to use for the same function
• something that helps to manage toilet needs, such as the use of incontinence pads
• a prosthesis    

Aids describe devices that help with an individual’s functional ability. They do this by improving, providing or replacing the individual’s impaired physical or mental function. For example:
• a walking stick to help an individual to walk reliably
• grab rails to assist with balance
• liquid level indicators to help to pour liquid.

https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/asset-storage/production/downloads/23.-20.-Descriptor-language-for-Adult-Disability-Payment.pdf

Wobblyjoe

Thanks Spoonie. You're help and advice is invaluable. 

Alice_Holt

And presumably if out you would use the extra help / support a disabled toilet offers? 

If so - add this to the form.

How do you cope with cleaning yourself afterwards ?

Have your needs been assessed by an O/T ?

Wobblyjoe

Hi Alice. I've never been assessed by an O/T. I'm quite a private person really and try and manage as best I can. I clean myself up as best I can with wipes, it just knackers me doing it and takes a bit of time. 

Spoonie_Turtle

Wobblyjoe said:

Hi Alice. I've never been assessed by an O/T. I'm quite a private person really and try and manage as best I can. I clean myself up as best I can with wipes, it just knackers me doing it and takes a bit of time. 

Mention that for sure. 

(I've been noticing that's something I need to include myself next time, I didn't really twig before.)

Wobblyjoe

Thanks Spoonie. It's rubbish isn't it.