The right walking aid, grab-rail or chair riser — specified correctly.
Stewart Memorial Fountain, Kelvingrove ParkPhoto: Alex Liivet, CC0 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The right piece of equipment can make home safer and daily tasks easier; the wrong one can end up in a cupboard or even leave someone less steady. A walking stick set at the wrong height, a frame that won't fit through the bathroom door or a shower stool that's too low are common examples. This service gives you independent, clinically led advice before you buy or borrow anything.
Because Nasir sees you at home, his recommendations are based on the real space — tenement stairs, narrow hallways, the height of your bed and the layout of your bathroom — and on how you actually move. He can check and adjust walking aids on the day and put recommendations in writing for family, carers or an occupational therapist.
We look at the tasks you find difficult — standing up, walking, turning, stairs, getting in and out of bed — to understand where support is really needed.
Doorway widths, floor surfaces, step heights and room layout all affect what will work. We consider what you already have before suggesting anything new.
Walking aids can be height-adjusted and practised with on the day, so you are confident using them safely, including on stairs and outdoors where relevant.
You receive written recommendations to share with family or other professionals. Where larger adaptations or funded equipment may be appropriate, we explain how to request an assessment from the local council or NHS occupational therapy service.
It's usually best to wait. Many items look alike but suit very different needs, and something you already own may work with a small adjustment. If you have already bought something, keep it handy so it can be checked.
Nasir advises on what would help and exactly where it should go. Installing rails, stairlifts or larger adaptations is carried out by a fitter or through the council's adaptations route, and your written recommendations can be passed to them.
Not necessarily. For some people a walking aid is a temporary support during recovery; for others it means walking further and doing more. The aim is the least support that keeps you safe and active, reviewed as things change.
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you have sudden or severe symptoms, call NHS 24 on 111, or 999 in an emergency. More answers on our FAQ page.
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