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Need a stairgate to stop me falling down stairs at night.

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Lovetopaint037 Tue 19-Aug-25 02:29:31

I have had a series of falls when half asleep on the upstairs landing. Terrified I might fall down stairs. I will need to use it in the day so wonder about it opening to full extent of the width of the stairs. Also would need not to trip over the base of the fitting. Needs to be really stable as could fall against it quite heavily which is what I have done when falling at night. Any suggestions really appreciated.

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ClicketyClick Tue 19-Aug-25 19:50:04

Lovetopaint037 - the open/closures on that gate you've ordered looks much the same as my GS's stairgate which opened when I fell against it. If you do fit that one, it might be an idea to ask your son to put his full weight against it to test it. I hope you get safely sorted soon

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welbeck Tue 19-Aug-25 22:35:12

OP that product mentions bab6 and dog.
Neither of which you are.
It is a mistake to use products for situations for which they were not designed.
This is a basic safety provision
Frankly you do not sound to be in the best accommodation for your needs and condition.
You sound quite frail. With numerous falls.
As others have said I think you need a thorough medical review.
And possibly OT input re your living arrangements.
Any chance of moving to a flat or supported living?

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merlotgran Tue 19-Aug-25 22:48:58

farmgran

You might not like the sound of this, but if you are just getting up for a quick wee you would be much safer with a commode.
Easy to empty the bucket in the morning!

This sounds like a very sensible option to me.

I have a horror of stairs and falls at night ever since my friend’s mother died after falling downstairs as did a close friend of DH.

I’m glad I live in a bungalow.

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JenniferEccles Tue 19-Aug-25 23:03:59

Stories like this just make me feel sad that there are fewer and fewer bungalows around now.

If we ever down-sized, a bungalow would be my first choice rather than a flat, yet they are increasingly being knocked down to be replaced with large family homes.

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Lovetopaint037 Wed 20-Aug-25 02:06:43

I’m seeing the doctor next Tuesdayfor an assessment.Hopefully I can get some help then.

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MaggsMcG Wed 20-Aug-25 06:11:01

The problem with flats are the maintenance/service charges go up every year and sometimes end up costing more than you can afford. Also in some cases the so called maintenance isn't ever done properly. A friends service charges has more than doubled in the five years she's lived in her flat. Its a lovely flat but she's worried she won't be able to afford it much longer and at 78 her options are limited. House builders don't want to build bungalows because they take up the same space as a house. Although I think they could get two small bungalows with less garden on the space of one house.

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NotSpaghetti Wed 20-Aug-25 08:56:56

Lovetopaint037

I’m seeing the doctor next Tuesdayfor an assessment.Hopefully I can get some help then.

Excellent.
I hope it's a simple solution.
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