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A commode can be used as an alternative if you are unable to get to your toilet safely.
There are different types of commodes available so it is important to consider these to ensure you get one that is suitable for you. Various commodes can be loaned to you or purchased following an assessment of your needs.
Age UK offer free, discrete delivery of your choice pf products and can be contacted using the information below.
Contact information
Phone: 0800 849 8032
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday - 8am to 6pm, Friday - 8am to 5:30pm, Saturday - 9am to 1pm.
Lifeline 24 is a telephone-based system which you can use to summon help, call assistance, or give you reassurance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The main role of the lifeline service is to obtain help for an elderly or disabled person when an emergency arises. The 'Lifeline' is connected to a control centre where there is always a control operator on duty to respond immediately. This operator is supported by a mobile warden service.
For more information, please use the following details.
Contact information
Website: Lifeline 24
Email: info@lifeline24.co.uk
Phone: 0800 999 0400 (Monday to Friday 8.30am -6pm, Saturday 9am -5pm)
Alternatively, the Fife Falls Response Team can be contacted by pressing Community Alarm, via your GP or NHS24 (Tel. 111).
Fife Council also provide a community alarm service. For further information call the Contact Centre on 03451 551503 to see whether you are eligible.
Your answers have indicated that you might benefit from being shown how to use a button/ zip hook.
You can call Scot Mobility UK Ltd and Allardyce Healthcare Ltd and they can provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment, including dressing aids. Staff there can advise on equipment and you be able to trial some of these items before purchasing them.
To find out more or to get in touch, please use the information below.
Contact information
Organisation: Scot Mobility UK Ltd
Phone: 01383 739287
Address: Unit 8, Dewar House, Enterprise Way, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8PY
Organisation: Allardyce Healthcare Ltd
Email: sales@allardyce.co.uk
Phone: 01382 773600
Address: 12 Tom Johnston Rd, Dundee, DD4 8XD
You may also require assistance with dressing or self care and Allardyce Healthcare Ltd can you advise you further in relation to this.
Fairprice Mobility also offer mobility equipment and can be contacted using the following details.
Contact information
Website: Fairprice Mobility
Phone: 01592 652244
Your answers have indicated that you might benefit from being shown how to use a button/ zip hook.
You can call Scot Mobility UK Ltd and Allardyce Healthcare Ltd and they can provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment, including dressing aids. Staff there can advise on equipment and you be able to trial some of these items before purchasing them.
To find out more or to get in touch, please use the information below.
Contact information
Organisation: Scot Mobility UK Ltd
Phone: 01383 739287
Address: Unit 8, Dewar House, Enterprise Way, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8PY
Organisation: Allardyce Healthcare Ltd
Email: sales@allardyce.co.uk
Phone: 01382 773600
Address: 12 Tom Johnston Rd, Dundee, DD4 8XD
The Upwards and Onwards film can be found on NHS Inform and explains several things to do with falling.
For example:
- How to get up from a fall.
- What to do if you can't get up.
- How to prevent falls.
You can either watch the whole film or a specific section.
Visit www.nhsinform.scot and search for 'What to do if you fall' to find the videos.
There is also a leaflet attached which describes how you can help someone if they fall.
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You might benefit from being shown how to use a dressing stick.
You can call the Lothian Disabled Living Centre on 0131 537 9190 and ask for advice or an appointment.
The Disabled Living Centre is based at Astley Ainslie Hospital and offers free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment, including dressing aids. The OT there can advise and demonstrate equipment and you will be able to trial a dressing stick.
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