Lucy Beaumont, aged 31 is a delightful disabled adult who lives with her mother, Norma, in Swanley, Kent. Lucy lives with undiagnosed physical and mental disabilities that were probably caused by a developmental brain defect before birth. Lucy is able to tentatively walk with carer support however has limited mobility and cognitive abilities, no speech and requires care 24/7.
Norma cares for Lucy at home, which is made possible with her Pisces power-adjustable assistive bath from Abacus Healthcare. The bath is regarded as a 'Life Saver' by Norma, who has been unable to manually lift Lucy since she was 12-years-old.
When applying for a bath Normas' local council tried to recommend a wetroom, which she rejected as she considered bathing to be far more therapeutic and more practical for day-to-day use.
Norma says: "“I took ownership of our first Pisces in 1995 following grant approval rom Sevenoaks District Council. At the time this was an absolute necessity as I was struggling to lift 12-year-old Lucy in and out of our standard bath. This was causing me back pain which was getting worse. Owning our first Pisces made all the difference as I was able to position Lucy on the raised platform and then lift the bath and gently submerge her in the water. Back then we were offered a wetroom, however I really didn’t want one as Lucy loved lying in the bath relaxing and playing with her toys. Plus showering Lucy and washing her hair would mean I would get soaked too.
Our Pisces is a life saver, without it Lucy couldn’t live at home. It makes the simple pleasure of bathing possible for Lucy and I would recommend a Pisces to all families in a similar situation. I am so pleased I rejected the installation of a wetroom and went for a specialist bath”
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