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Getting a hospital bed at home

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NetZeroZealot · 09/12/2023 09:09

Not sure if this is the right place to post but it's a start.
Think we will need to move my father to a bed downstairs and he will need a hospital bed that goes up & down etc..
Anyone else done this, how did you get the bed, how long did it take, can you get them 2nd hand??
Thanks.

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Mischance · 09/12/2023 09:33

Local Authority OT ordered this for my late OH. Speak to Social Services and they will refer. Ours arrived extremely quickly - it had an electrically controlled ripple mattress as well as being able to move up and down. It also had "cot sides" which could be moved out of the way and not used, in case your Dad would see these as unacceptable.

Mumof1andacat · 09/12/2023 09:29

You can rent them privately but it can be expensive. Your gp might be able to refer you to your local community care team ( made up of district nurses, physio and ots) the ot can assess for a hospital bed. Also try your local social services for an ot assessment.

yelrac · 09/12/2023 09:24

Watfrordmummy · 09/12/2023 09:11

Speak with your GP, I know that all of that was provided by social services for my dad.

Don't bother with the GP as you really don't need to. Refer yourself to your local authority OT team for an assessment.

Watfrordmummy · 09/12/2023 09:11

Speak with your GP, I know that all of that was provided by social services for my dad.

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