Disabled child and baby

Thank you so much everyone for all of your helpful comments. I certainly have enough to show my daughter this weekend! I have downloaded and printed the brochure for the Terix buggy and I am most impressed with this! When my daughter asked the OT about her 'problem', she was told that she could have (at a cost) a double version of the McLaren 'disabililty' buggy she currently has for James, along with inserts to hold the baby in position. An answer certainly, but not exactly ideal!

We have looked at buggy boards but although James is not heavy, he is 7 and tall for his age so they do not appear safe, and his legs are too long for the seated ones.

I did not expect all this help - hurrah for the Gransnetters - and thank you again!!

thanks

Sorry AA65+

It's PIP for people below 65 and over 16.
It remains DLA for under 16s
Over 65s it's AA+

Galen, is DLA the new PIP?

Alsonja18, the Disability Rights Group may be helpful. The other option is to contact the sw team for children with disabilities (sorry, the name may have changed) and ask for advice.

Oh! Or his GP could possibly prescribe one, I'm not au fait with modern rules and regs

DLA is designed for this. He must be unable to walk or virtually unable to walk. This means he cannot regularly walk more than about 50yds repeatedly and reliably.without severe discomfort. The gait and speed are also taken into consideration.
I presume he has access to Physio, they or an OT might be able to help

Galen, and any sw up to date with financial support or loan of such a buggy or motorised wheelchair?

This thread is one of the reasons Gransnet is good.

There are bicycles/tricycles she could get that would carry your GS and the baby. They can be a bit expensive but there are some on ebay so it's worth checking on there too.

www.kidsandfamilycycles.co.uk/products_kids_and_family_cycles.html

The model is called Terix

www.activateforkids.co.uk

There is a buggy that takes up to a 11yr old with a seat behind for younger sibling

Would a buggy board work? I realise they are generally for toddlers but maybe he could ride when he is tired and walk when he isn't. That's if he isn't too heavy. It would lepg Mum's fitness!

You can get motorised wheelchairs for children.