Help Needed: Bed for Special Needs 16yo

[JackAnton81]

Hi All,

I was hoping someone could help me.

I have a 16 year old nephew who comes to stay once a week to give his Mum a much needed rest.

He has special needs so he really needs a secure bed. At his home, he has a bed similar to the attached picture.

I only have one spare bedroom and it only has a standard bed in. He’s used that when visiting but we have had a few incidents in recent weeks and I am concerned about his safety in a normal bed and he should really be in a crib style bed like the one he has at home.

I did consider buying a secure bed / crib like the one he has at home but its not practical as I only have one spare room and often have visitors. I don’t think they’d be very happy to stay in a crib / secure so I need to find another solution

Sorry for the long message but my question is - is there a way of being able to build something that converts between a standard bed and secure bed / crib for when he visits? (i.e. removable sides that can be secured).

If so, does anyone have any suggestions how it would work and where I could potentially find someone to help me build it please?

Many thanks for your help. I am very grateful for any advice you can offer.

 

[MARK.B.]

Removable cot/bed sides that slip under the mattress ,Somewhere like Argos will have them

 

[Tris]

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/a-sort-of-wood-project.125396/
This thread covered some ground you may find useful

 

[Jameshow]

Removeable sides secured with headboard brackets?

You could approach the OT to see if you could hire a hospital style bed with sides???

Cheers James

 

[JackAnton81]

Many thanks for all of the help and advice. That thread was very useful.

The recommendation of the removable sides secured with headboard brackets sounds like a good one.

Challenge is that I am not the most gifted when it comes to DIY and woodworking. If I was looking to find someone to do this for me then do you have any idea where I might be able to find someone please?

Thanks

 

[Jameshow]

Just a local joinery firm would do.

Otherwise someone on here with a business might be able to help.

Cheers James

 

[Inspector]

I did consider buying a secure bed / crib like the one he has at home but its not practical as I only have one spare room and often have visitors. I don’t think they’d be very happy to stay in a crib / secure so I need to find another solution

I kind of think that if your visitors are not kinky or understanding enough to appreciate what you are doing then perhaps they should stay in a nearby hotel.

Pete

 

[pils]

Hi All,
I was hoping someone could help me.
I have a 16 year old nephew who comes to stay once a week to give his Mum a much needed rest.
He has special needs so he really needs a secure bed. At his home, he has a bed similar to the attached picture.
I only have one spare bedroom and it only has a standard bed in. He’s used that when visiting but we have had a few incidents in recent weeks and I am concerned about his safety in a normal bed and he should really be in a crib style bed like the one he has at home.
I did consider buying a secure bed / crib like the one he has at home but its not practical as I only have one spare room and often have visitors. I don’t think they’d be very happy to stay in a crib / secure so I need to find another solution
Sorry for the long message but my question is - is there a way of being able to build something that converts between a standard bed and secure bed / crib for when he visits? (i.e. removable sides that can be secured).
If so, does anyone have any suggestions how it would work and where I could potentially find someone to help me build it please?
Many thanks for your help. I am very grateful for any advice you can offer.

What's your timeline?
I am in the process of having a (some would say 'crate-like') 'daybed' made by Bespoke Kitchens and Furniture - Wood & Wire - Halifax - Yorkshire - UK from CNC cut 'layered' 18mm ply.
The whole process has taken a long time thanks to the lockup, but I hope to have (what I consider to be) the proof of concept in the next month.

I'm happy to "Start Conversation" (mouseover ID icon / Start Conversation) even if it's just to help you know "that's no good".
On another note, if you're offering 'respite' then it's possible SS / NHS may (part)fund. Though a) blood from stone; and b) pen pushers.
I'll help in any way I can.
pils

 

[JackAnton81]

Tjjan

What's your timeline?
I am in the process of having a (some would say 'crate-like') 'daybed' made by Bespoke Kitchens and Furniture - Wood & Wire - Halifax - Yorkshire - UK from CNC cut 'layered' 18mm ply.
The whole process has taken a long time thanks to the lockup, but I hope to have (what I consider to be) the proof of concept in the next month.

I'm happy to "Start Conversation" (mouseover ID icon / Start Conversation) even if it's just to help you know "that's no good".
On another note, if you're offering 'respite' then it's possible SS / NHS may (part)fund. Though a) blood from stone; and b) pen pushers.
I'll help in any way I can.
pils

Thank you for your kind reply Pils. That’s great. I have tried to message you but no luck given I am currently on a mobile device. Will try again when I’m at my desktop. Many thanks

 

[pils]

Tjjan


Thank you for your kind reply Pils. That’s great. I have tried to message you but no luck given I am currently on a mobile device. Will try again when I’m at my desktop. Many thanks

ok. I've got the message. Have messaged back. :]

 

[JackAnton81]

Hi All,

Pils has kindly helped me with a potential design and I was wondering if anyone could help advise about the practicality and potential cost?

The concept is effectively to have a ‘standard’ wooden double with 4 sides and two removable side. Pils has suggested it would probably be dowel locked.

I would be extremely grateful if you could have a look and let me know how the design could potentially be done and if so, the potential cost.

Many thanks