NHS - Medequip - Community Equipment Loan Service

Provides specialist equipment on loan to make daily living activities easier and safer.

How it can help

Following an assessment by a health or social care professional, Medequip loans prescribed equipment to help children and young people live independently. The service includes:

  • delivery
  • installing equipment
  • servicing
  • repairs
  • collecting equipment

The Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service is a social care and NHS funded service provided by Medequip.

Age

All ages

Eligibility

Children and young people who have a long term disability are eligible for an assessment.

How to access

Self refer by completing a request for support form or phoning the Children and Families Hub: 0345 603 7627. Alternatively, request a referral from your GP. 

Opening hours

Monday: 8:00-18:00
Tuesday: 8:00-18:00
Wednesday: 8:00-18:00
Thursday: 8:00-18:00
Friday: 8:00-18:00
Saturday: 8:00-18:00
Sunday: Closed

Special need

Life limiting conditions
Physical disability

Area(s) covered

Basildon
Braintree
Brentwood
Castle Point
Chelmsford
Colchester
Epping Forest
Harlow
Maldon
Rochford
Southend
Tendring
Thurrock
Uttlesford

Can siblings without SEND also attend

No

Cost

Free

Is the service available online?

No

Contact

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