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Equipment for everyday living
For many disabled people, having the right equipment can be crucial to independent living. It can also make all the difference to those who care for disabled people. We can provide specialist equipment to help people with physical disabilities.
Some equipment is only available following an assessment by an occupational therapist or a rehabilitation officer for visual impairment. You may request some emergency equipment through your GP or district nurse. In that situation we aim to deliver it within 24 hours.
Many items of disability equipment are available free on long-term loan to people who are eligible. A wide variety of household equipment and aids is available, including mobility aids, grab rails, large button telephones, kettle tippers and tap turners in the kitchen, bath seats and raised toilet seats in the bathroom and much more.
The items supplied can make it easier and safer to deal with everyday tasks such as preparing food or managing your personal care. Simple alterations or adaptations can also be arranged, such as repositioning electrical sockets or fixing handrails. The type of equipment or adaptation provided will depend on your situation.
For Information & Advice contact the Central Advice and Duty Team Telephone 0151 606 2006.
The team are able to provide general information and advice and where appropriate take referrals for Adult Social Services for detailed enquires and requests for a service.