Walking stick

[Crackers1]

Do I have to buy my own or do NHS issue one for long term use? I would be grateful of any info! Hope you are all having a reasonable dayx

[rosewine]

Hallo Crackers

Normally the first port of call would be through your GP or Practice Nurse. Don't buy your own unless it is for very and I mean very occasional use as if it is not the right sort and the right height for you it can actually do more harm than good. I can remember having a long conversation with a senior nurse who used to work in the Occ The. Dept and she said she saw more people with back arm and leg problems caused through using the wrong height walking stick and using it incorrectly as there is a right and wrong way than she had had hot dinners.

Good luck with it.x

[Crackers1 in reply to rosewine]

Thank you. I have a Hesiod appt exit week so I shall sort it. I realise that he will probably advise etc but wondered if the stick would be issued r if I would have to pay? Have a good day and thank you for responding

[rosewine in reply to Crackers1]

No if they issue it you won't have to pay.x

[Crackers1 in reply to rosewine]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated!

[Hidden]

hi there the nhs should give you a walking stick hope this helps Alan

[Crackers1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Have a good day

[Hidden in reply to Crackers1]

you to and your most welcome Alan

[Shadows-walker]

You can self refer in Wales direct to physio dept . If you have bad wrist pain make sure you mention it as they can give you wrist supports and Palm stick or crutch for bad days.

Chris x

[Crackers1 in reply to Shadows-walker]

Thank you!

[TheAuthor]

I can see that you have been given some wonderful replies so I will just genuinely and sincerely wish you all the best of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Pat9]

I was given mine by the chronic pain clinic.. they are provided here in Swale