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Call To Return NHS And Social Care Equipment That Is No Longer Needed

NHS Isle of Wight is asking patients and their families to return any unwanted care equipment this New Year.

The NHS and Social Care loan out items including walking sticks, frames, crutches and commodes, but these can sometimes spend time gathering dust in people’s cupboards long after their use has ended.

Dr Tom Bertram, Clinical Director for Primary and Local Care at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight said:

“If you have equipment that you no longer need, returning it can help support others to remain independent in their own homes and free up hospital beds for people waiting to go home.

“All equipment returned will be assessed and safety-tested before being cleaned, refurbished, repaired, reused or recycled.”

There is a drop off point on the Isle of Wight and you can also contact equipment service providers to request collections using the details below.

If you’re unsure where to drop off your equipment the barcode label should include details of the equipment store to return it to.

Drop off location and contact details for collection:

Isle of Wight

Drop off:
19 Barry Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5GY
9am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday (Closed Weekends and Bank Holidays)

Request collection:
Call: 528334 or email [email protected]

 

Items wanted:

  • walking sticks
  • crutches
  • chair raisers
  • commodes
  • bed levers
  • mattresses
  • shower chairs and stools or perching stools
  • raised toilet seats
  • cushions
  • toilet frames
  • trolleys
  • wheeled adjustable frames
  • bath seats or lifts.

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