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Suzanne

Suzanne Report 2 Jul 2013 23:10

your lucky you dont live in wales Dizzi

you would have to measure up and pay for it yourself. :-(

Researching:
price,lambert,goodlass,mcdonald

SueCar

SueCar Report 2 Jul 2013 22:53

HI DIZZI

Good website from the NHS about preventing falls . . .

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Falls/Pages/Prevention.aspx

SUECAR X

Researching:
Pic: Montbretia. Researching Naylor, Halhead, Salt, Wright, King, Hayter, Garvey

ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 2 Jul 2013 13:12

I needed a handrail down the side of our patio steps - were here within a week - strong metal rail cemented in. I was most surprised this service was free.

However, I am sure Dizzi you may rest contented knowing that if you fall it is the responsibility of Social Services.!!!

Take care

jgee

jgee Report 2 Jul 2013 10:33

I do believe dizzi a step now can only be 6 inches high .. hope they do it soon ..i know how hard it is..

jgee..

SueMaid

SueMaid Report 2 Jul 2013 10:29

Maybe a letter from your doctor may speed things up.

JustJohn

JustJohn Report 2 Jul 2013 10:28

Hopefully it is like potholes. Once they have been reported, any accidents or damage are responsibility of Council. And am wondering now Social realise it is dangerous and you nearly fell, they will be doing it as quickly as possible to avoid another near miss (or worse) as you exit the Palace.

Hope it is quick and good job, Dizzi :-) :-)

Researching:
Amelie my granddaughter's ancestry. My ban until 1 Jan 2021

+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 2 Jul 2013 10:23

That's OK Nolls - in the past, we've used a couple of long ones stacked on top of each other to help the older generation when they visit. As they have to hold on to the door frame anyway, they didn't find it a problem.
Obviously only a temporary solution, not permanent!

Researching:
Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message

Nolls from Harrogate

Nolls from Harrogate Report 2 Jul 2013 10:08

Fingers crossed Dizzi keep letting them know you will be unable to get out if it is not done ASAP be careful with paving stones they might just be uneven and move (sorry Det) but OH has laid many slabs and they need more than just laying down .

Researching:
Gilmour/McSherry/Boyle/Mason/Robertson

DIZZI

DIZZI Report 2 Jul 2013 10:08

HE'S BEEN AND MEASURED UP !JUST GOT TO WAIT FOR
ESTIMATES OKAYED AND HE WILL BE BACK TO BUILD IT!,

Researching:
FINCH+LOCK+WEAVER+HALES+BROOKINGS+MANSFIELD+HOOK+TITCHENER and STEVEN & ISRAEL WEAVER c1735

+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 2 Jul 2013 09:40

You never know! When family have had to have minor modifications done, they've happened within the week.

If there is going to be a delay, if there any chance you can get hold of a couple of paving stones as an interim measure?

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Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message

DIZZI

DIZZI Report 2 Jul 2013 09:36

WAITING FOR SOCIAL TO COME AND MEASURE UP
FOR A TEMPORARY DOORSTEP MINE IS SO HIGH
I HAVE NEARLY FELL TRYING TO GET OUTSIDE!
BUT ONCE MEASURED NOT UNDER ILLUSION IT WILL
BE DONE QUICK

Researching:
FINCH+LOCK+WEAVER+HALES+BROOKINGS+MANSFIELD+HOOK+TITCHENER and STEVEN & ISRAEL WEAVER c1735