Specialised equipment
How could equipment help me?
If you have a disability or sensory impairment and have trouble carrying out every day tasks then you may be able to get specialised equipment to help you. This can include small pieces of equipment such as a grip to help you open up a jar or a door bell that flashes instead of ringing, through to larger pieces of equipment such as a bath lift or minicom.
What equipment is available?
Below are listed a few areas of daily living that equipment can help you with:
- dressing
- toileting
- eating and drinking
- bathing
- walking
- moving and handling.
There are many pieces of equipment available, including the following:
- wheelchairs
- stair lifts and lifts
- chairs and seating
- bed
- communication aids
- accessible computing
- kitchen equipment
- rails
- switches and controls
- hoists
- play equipment.
How can I return equipment?
Details about returning equipment to adult social care if you no longer need it, such as walking aids
What if my equipment goes wrong?
If your equipment breaks or is faulty, contact the person who originally supplied it, this may be your social worker or district nurse. They will order a replacement for you.
There may be a contact number on the equipment for you to call if there is a problem such as a help line.
- Equipment supplied by another company
If you are using equipment supplied by another company, you should contact them directly.
Can I try it out?
Disabled Living Centres can arrange a demonstration and help you to try the equipment to see if it meets your needs. The two centres in East Sussex are detailed below:
Disabled Living Centre (Eastbourne)
East Sussex Disability Association
1 Faraday Close
Eastbourne BN22 9BH
Phone: 01323 514500
Email: info@esda.org.uk
Daily Living Centre (Brighton – Hove)
Unit 1
Hove Business Centre,
HOVE
East Sussex BN3 6HA
Phone: 01273 731 208
Fax:01273 726820
Minicom: 01273 725421
Email: bhdlc@bhdlc.fsnet.co.uk
How can I apply?
To apply for our services you have to receive an assessment, which helps us to decide what you need. If you feel you need services from us and would like an assessment of your needs and abilities, then contact one of our Adult Services teams.
From this assessment we can loan you equipment from our own stores, but supplies are limited and for some equipment there is a waiting list. If you wish to purchase your own equipment, we can offer you advice as to which pieces of equipment would suit your needs and places to purchase them.
