Stairs

If you are having a problem climbing stairs, here are some tips:

Try going up leading with your stronger leg and down leading with your weaker leg.
Having someone walk behind you on the way up and in front of you on the way down will make you feel safer.
Your community Occupational Therapist (OT) will be able to advise you whether an additional stair rail or even a stairlift is needed. Your GP or District Nurse will be able to refer you to the community OT service.
If you need to obtain your own stairlift, be aware that it is cheaper and more convenient to hire one rather than to buy.

Contacts

Independent Living Centre (Wiltshire)	St George's Road Semington Wiltshire BA14 6JQ 01380 871007	ILC home
National Centre for Independent Living	4th Floor, Hampton House 20 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TJ	NCIL home

Review date: January 2012

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