Bathroom

Is there a risk of falling on wet vinyl or tiled flooring?

Non-slip mats, a fitted carpet or carpet tiles should be used. Wet floor areas should be mopped as soon as possible.

Can you access the bath and/or shower safely?

Non-slip rubberised mats are readily available. A grab rail may improve your safety / confidence. If you are unable to bathe safely, you may benefit from further assessment.

Getting washed and dried can be very tiring and is hard on your balance, sit on the toilet or a suitable stool when able.

Can you get on and off the toilet safely?

A grab rail may be helpful instead of using a radiator or any other bathroom fittings for support. A handy person would be able to install one.

Is the toilet roll in easy reach, to prevent over stretching?

Avoid rushing, for example make sure you go to toilet in plenty of time

Do you only have a toilet upstairs?

If you struggle to get up or down the stairs, consider a commode or other aid downstairs, such as a urine bottle to enable you to get to the toilet in time. Remember you may need some assistance to empty it.

Further Information

For advice on managing at home, handrails, grab rails, minor adaptations to your home etc:

Independent Living Centre

Contact 01392 390181

https://www.independentlivingcentre.org.uk/

A Devon NHS and Devon County Council funded Equipment and technology centre, offering free, impartial equipment and technology advice, information and assessments. Contact for advice and information or to book an appointment to visit the centre where one of their specialist NHS therapists can assess your needs and demonstrate equipment and technology for daily living and mobility.

Care Direct

Contact Number: 0345 155 1007

They can provide advice and support working with adults in Devon for whom activities of daily living (because of illness, older age, or a disability) can be difficult. The aim is to help people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible. They are able to support with getting a personal pendant alarm.

Local Mobility Shops

https://www.independentlivingcentre.org.uk/local-suppliers/

Pinpoint Devon

https://www.pinpointdevon.co.uk/

Providing health and support information for living well and staying safe. They have a directory of community services across Devon.

Or:

Contact your Local Community Rehabilitation Team Contact Numbers:

Axminster: 01297 630435

Crediton: 01363 777561

Exeter Central and East: 01392 465666

Exeter South and West: 01392 908616

Exmouth, Budleigh & Woodbury: 01395 282021

Honiton, Ottery St Mary & Cranbrook: 01404 540549

Okehampton: 01837 658029

Seaton Rehab: 01297 626740

Sidmouth: 01395 519909

Tiverton: 01884 235492

Torbay: 01803 219700

North Devon, Torridge and Plymouth: please contact your GP for referral to the rehabilitation team.

If you are unsure which team to contact, please contact the one closest to your GP.

Alternatively you can contact your GP surgery and ask to be referred for an assessment.

Contact Information

Cheshire East

Request an assessment from Adult Social Care by telephoning 0300 123 5010
For more information on Social Care Assessments, view social care assessments website
Visit the Choices for Care webpage to complete an online form and identify the support you may need

Cheshire West and Chester

Request an assessment from Adult Social Care by telephoning 0300 123 5010