Back in June Sophie's school physio came out to the house to fit her new bedding system. At the same time she did a check on our housing situation. She said that we needed to contact the housing people as we were no longer safe carrying Sophie up and down the stairs (manual handling issues).

Finally after phoning for 4 weeks I got to speak with the Quanitity Surveyor for the housing. He said I needed to get letters from people overseeing Sophie's care to back up our claims of needing adaptations/ moving.

I got letter from Sophie's Paed, physio and school teacher. (physio and teacher letters were fab. Outlined everything we needed now and for in the future)

Anyway this morning have received a letter from the housing. It reads:-

Dear Miss Matthewson

RE:Stair Lift - Aids and Adaptations Program

We refer to the above we are pleased to advise you yhat we have forwarded your details to BCC in order for them to assess your reques for an over bath shower.

(it goes on about time frame for assessment and general time frame for work to be completed)

Ends :- We trust this meets with your approval but should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.


OMG I am SOOOOOOOO MAD.

I have an over bath shower already. I dont need another fitting. I dont have a problem with that. Physio's letter said we would need tracking and hoists fitting into the bathroom.

There was no mention of the chair lift we need, stair lift mentioned in the title but thats no use to a child that cant sit unsupported. DO these people not read the letters sent to them or are they really as thick as they make themselves out to be.

To top it all off they send the letter so it arrives on a Saturday when offices are closed so I have to stew till Monday morning.

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Sorry to rant and sorry its long. Seems this is going to be a very long battle.......

Can fully understand how you feel, my son needs a whelchair i live in a small 2 up 2 down terraced house with both my sons. i cant get his wheelchair in the house uless i take him out first then fold it. he is also fitted witha helmet as he has severe epilepsy. after talking to consultants and health visitor they said i should apply to be moved, i have done but council then sent a letter saying my sons needs where not enough to warrant an immidiate move and im now nearly 95 on thge list for a different house.i dont think housing department has a clue ive wrote to my local mp about this and he is looking into things. makes you so mad x

Your rant is justified, try not to let it ruin your weekend though!

(07-10-2010 08:06 AM)cheryl1311 Wrote:  Can fully understand how you feel, my son needs a whelchair i live in a small 2 up 2 down terraced house with both my sons. i cant get his wheelchair in the house uless i take him out first then fold it. he is also fitted witha helmet as he has severe epilepsy. after talking to consultants and health visitor they said i should apply to be moved, i have done but council then sent a letter saying my sons needs where not enough to warrant an immidiate move and im now nearly 95 on thge list for a different house.i dont think housing department has a clue ive wrote to my local mp about this and he is looking into things. makes you so mad x

Hi Cheryl,
May i suggest you start a new thread in the housing section on the forum as its obvious you have very urgent need for rehousing and with this in mind im sure we can get some advice your way and quote relevant laws and point you to useful contacts

(07-10-2010 07:37 AM)Sara Sophie's Mummy Wrote:  Sorry to rant and sorry its long. Seems this is going to be a very long battle.......

Dont worry about ranting we all need to do it from time to time even me
Things are always extra annoying when you have the weekend to stew but at the same point gives you time to get the action plan ready
Well thats my usual plan
Try not to let it ruin the weekend i know easier said than done but hey look the weekend is 50% finished already