Living area: There is
plenty of space to manoeuvre and furniture can be easily rearranged.
There are two fairly upright easy chairs, seat height 450mm, and a
lower sofa which can be raised on blocks if required. The dining table
is 750mm high with a
clear under space of 650mm. The rear door opens onto a large sundeck
with further seats, a table and sunshade.
Kitchen: Worktop
heights are
900mm. The hob is set into the worktop with oven beneath and a the sink
has lever taps and a clear
under space. Kettle,
toaster and microwave are all within reach on the worktop.
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Bathroom: There is ample
turning space. The wheel-in shower has a horizontal rail and a
fold-down seat 480mm high. Transfer is from the front or to the
right. The WC has a horizontal, a vertical and a drop-down rail with a
seat height of 420mm. 2" or 4" seat raisers are available on
request. Transfer is to the left or (slightly restricted) from
the front. The vanitory unit has a clear under space, lever taps,
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Bedroom (ground floor):
There are two twin beds with firm mattresses which can be joined to make a
large double bed if required. Bed height is 550mm and 3" bed
blocks are available on request. Space between beds is 1500mm and there is ample turning space.
Lights are controlled by pull switches beside each bed. Wardrobe rails are
1375mm and 1625mm high.
The local branch of the Red Cross
can loan a range of aids from stock and can get others, given notice.
I will collect these before you
arrive and return them afterwards. Electric hoists can be hired from
Huntleigh Healthcare (08457 342000) and electric wheelchairs and buggies
from Somerset County Enterprises (01278 445446). Both will deliver and collect.
Please contact them direct to ensure that you get exactly what you need.
If you need nursing or care assistance we suggest you contact Bruton Surgery
(01749 812310) who are very helpful and can usually recommend local
individuals or agencies.
The surrounding farmland is not
wheelchair accessible but the area around the house and the
farm lane are. Accessible supermarkets are in Bruton (½m), Wincanton
(4m) and Frome (8m) and there are several wheelchair-friendly pubs locally
serving excellent food.
I am happy to offer assistance
whenever possible but am often not around so visitors must be
self-sufficient and a vehicle is pretty essential. Visitors with
incontinence problems are asked to mention this when booking please.
Finally, do ask if there is anything else you need. I may not be able
to help but, if I can, I will.
Tony
Eldridge
