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who to talk to about maybe getting a rollator?

  • 01-09-2021 12:42pm
    #1
    _Godot_
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    I am not in need of a wheelchair but I can't walk far without pain, and so I believe I would benefit from having a rollator for both support and for sitting on when I am out and about. I'm currently on disability allowance and while I can buy one, it would deplete my small savings. Do I speak to the public health nurse or to my gp about this?



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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    In my experience with relatives, your GP should be able to put you in touch with your community nurse / clinic who can provide various physical assistance devices.



  • #3
    _Godot_
    Registered Users Posts: 877 ✭✭✭_Godot_


    Thank you.



  • #4
    looksee
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    The walking frames are fairly plentiful as they are given out by the hospitals for quite short term use but then they won't usually take them back (there are a few exceptions). A roller one with a seat might be a bit more unusual to find, but you could keep an eye open on local recycle fb pages etc as people give them away (I took one to a charity shop recently), or put in a request for one.

    Otherwise contact your gp who will refer you to your district nurse - more efficient than trying to contact the nurse directly.



  • #5
    looksee
    Registered Users Posts: 28,006 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Lidl will have a rollerator with a seat, brakes etc in on Monday next for €80.



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