Why does the UK suck for diapers?

[Kalloon]

Hi, its great to be back (away so long) here's my return post...

I find it irritatingly annoying the fact that the UK dosen't supply decent stores that sell nappies, I would of thought Boots did but no. I find it lucky enough to be able to order some discreetly from ebay (yes ebay). Ebay isn't that bad as many sellers are true to their word and the item is discreet.

Although, I have found a couple of Lloyds Pharmacy's to sell nappies (Tena) Pullup types. As said if you parent's don't go nosing around you mail and parcels then your best bet is ordering online. I was bricking it at first but now as long I make sure they don't arrive on a Saturday its fine.

[Fender]

Originally Posted by ade

i don't really like them. especially since Asda only seem to stock the large size and the low absorbancy ratings. there's much better brand out there, if you can get them.
don't know which part of Scotland you're in but, there's a disability shop in Dumfries (or at least there was, like 9 years ago).

I love em, haven't found anything thicker than Tena so far. I'm in Dumfries occasionally although I live in Edinburgh. I'd rather order through the internet than go into a shop to be honest but I'm pretty sure nobody knows me in Dumfries apart from like 10 people.

[123street]

Originally Posted by mzkkbprmt

Or nappies, before anybody makes the "because they're not called diapers" joke.

I have a brilliant opportunity tomorrow to go and get some and get them home without people noticing, but the only thing I'm pretty certain of getting that will fit is drynites. You only get adult sized things in big supermarkets or boots stores and what you can get, by all accounts, tends to be on the awful side.

As for ordering something, I live with parents who don't go out often. It is an impossibility.

I'd be interested to know any brits who regularly manage to get proper adult diapers and how. Or any help in general for getting them in the UK.

I'l second hat... It sucks

[dangermouse]

As said, it's mostly because people get them through the NHS. They have arrangements for bulk and tax free supply and do all the paperwork. If you truly had a medical need for them you just see your doctor and they'd arrange a regular delivery. Simple.

Though you can order direct from the suppliers that the NHS use, but they're not *B/DL friendly and not that many let you order online which means phoning, and they tend to expect you to be a doctor, carer or similar. When phoning they might be surprised if you don't declare you're tax free (which you have to prove with a doctors note or similar).

I ended up ordering from Save Express in Germany (see links section). They're *B/DL friendly and have a huge range of stock and brands from all over Europe (and some from further). They ship worldwide and in plain packaging if you like, plus have a choice of couriers.

Shipping can be expensive though. However the prices of the nappies/diapers themselves I find are cheaper than the UK suppliers so it makes up for it a little.

You can even pay by PayPal now, and they'll do individual nappies, and a sampler pack. It's probably cheaper if you buy bulk but it depends how big a box you can get away with if you are trying to sneak it past people.

Though it is much easier when you have your own place :-)

[wetatnight]

their are some great Europeian diaper (nappies) like Molicare super plus, Abena xplus
Tena maxi slip, Euro breif, Wellness breifs, Attends
many Europeian diapers are made better and more absorbent then American diapers

[uknappyman]

In the UK unless you are ordering more than 200 nappies (diapers) at once you get them VAT free without needing to fill in a delcaration! The rules were changed about 18 months ago.

Cheers,

UKNappyman

[ade]

Originally Posted by uknappyman

In the UK unless you are ordering more than 200 nappies (diapers) at once you get them VAT free without needing to fill in a delcaration! The rules were changed about 18 months ago.

Cheers,

UKNappyman

yeah, though i've never paid VAT on mine. i just lied my arse off when faced with the form

regarding Wetatnight's comments, i'd seriously love to try some of the U.S. brands.....especially the 3 tape Attends.
currently though, i'm happy with how Kedall/Lille are. just a pity about the patterning on the plastic.

[dangermouse]

Originally Posted by uknappyman

In the UK unless you are ordering more than 200 nappies (diapers) at once you get them VAT free without needing to fill in a delcaration! The rules were changed about 18 months ago.

Cheers,

UKNappyman

Really? Wow, didn't realise that. I think last time I checked a UK online site it still mentioned the declaration requirement. Thought that was less than 18 months ago.

Still, we're generally limited to Tena and Molicare though from UK suppliers (for decent brands). Though Tena is one of the best.

[Peachy]

Originally Posted by ade

yeah, though i've never paid VAT on mine. i just lied my arse off when faced with the form

That would at least explain why diapers seem to be cheaper in the UK than over here (curse our 19% tax rate on medical products ) - even though everything else is more expensive in the UK, despite the currently crappy value of the pound.

However, when you lied your ass off on those forms...did you get a smaller size of diapers so you can fasten them around your no-long-attached butt?

Peachy

[ade]

Originally Posted by Peachy

However, when you lied your ass off on those forms...did you get a smaller size of diapers so you can fasten them around your no-long-attached butt?

nope......but i farted a lot less
that size thing puzzles me sometimes when i'm buying...... because i often wonder if the seller suspects they're for me, even though if i were like most of yooz i would probably get the small or youth sizes (based upon my size), but i usually always get a medium size.