More support needed
My husband has a rare genetic disorder and he has just had an operation for his hand as he was not been able to use the hand at all. He can’t lift anything or put any pressure on his hands, therefore we need specialist equipment to allow him to be more independent in the house. We have asked the occupational therapy team to install special taps so he can get water by himself, but they have refused saying they have no funding to do that. We’ve had to go to charities to beg for them to help with equipment like hot water tap as he can’t lift the kettle. My husband also suffers from poor mental health so all of this is adding to the stress. We have some equipment such as electric bath lift but would also need additional hand reel, but if they are not able to provide the service then it is not helpful.