Who can get it?
Items of minor equipment are available for people over the age
of 18, who need practical help due to sight or hearing loss,
physical or learning disabilities, frailty or illness. These can
sometimes be all that is needed to help you to maintain your
independence and quality of life.
There is an online assessment system to help you to
identify equipment which can help meet any specific needs and
problems that you may have.
Online self assessment for equipment
You can use this if you think you need straightforward equipment
or minor adaptations to your home and you would like to make your
own arrangements. It will help you to assess your own needs and
then provides details of what you can buy and where you can buy it,
including local retailers. Remember that you will be responsible
for the costs of whatever you decide to buy.
Or you can contact us and someone from our Equipment and
Adaptations Service will get in touch to arrange an assessment to
see what could make your day to day living easier. We may invite
you to attend the assessment centre, visit you at home or discuss
your needs with you over the phone.
How much does it cost?
If you use the online self assessment system to choose and order
equipment you will be responsible for the costs of whatever you
decide to buy. However, if following our assessment we agree
that you need equipment to make your day to day living easier, then
we will pay the full cost of that equipment, except for some
smaller items. You will be provided with information on where
you can purchase these for yourself.
If you are buying your own equipment you can compare equipment
prices on the 'Living made easy' website to make sure you are
getting equipment at a competitive price.
Living made easy website
How to get in touch
The Adult Social Care Team is the first point of contact for all
referrals and general enquiries. You can contact them from 8.45am
to 5pm, Monday to Friday on (01254) 587547.
When you contact us we'll discuss your situation over the phone
to talk about your needs and discuss what equipment is available to
help you.
Purchasing your own equipment
If you would prefer to purchase your own equipment, you can
visit one of the following local suppliers. These are locally
accredited retailers who can fulfill prescriptions for
equipment and have a wide knowledge of what equipment is
available.
Homewise - Disability Aids Recycling Centre
Homewise Disability Aids Recycling Centre sells
reconditioned daily living aids at a fraction of the recommended
retail price to help people remain living safely and independently
in their own homes. Homewise is a charitable organisation and
they offer a free home assessment service throughout
East Lancashire performed by trained trusted assessors, this
ensures that the client is purchasing the correct product to suit
their specific needs.
Address: Unit 3, Allied House, Burnley
Road, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5TW
Telephone: (01254) 232249
Choice Mobility
Address: 104 King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DT
Phone: 01254 680808
Fax: 01254 848002
Web: http://www.choicemobility.co.uk/
Email: info@choicemobility.co.uk
Scoota Mart Blackburn
Address: 61 Darwen Street, Blackburn, BB2 2BL
Phone: 01254 680203 or freephone 0800 0198535
Fax: 01254 681314
Email: blackburnscootamart@yahoo.com
Mobility Services Plus
Address: 53 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AR
Phone: 01254 761894
Complete Care Shop
Places for People have teamed up with Complete Care Shop
to offer access to day-to-day living aids. The website offers
all customers a 5% discount on a huge range of items to help you
live independently and free delivery on all orders over £40
They provide a discreet delivery service in the UK, product
guarantees and good quality customer service. They use the website,
Trustpilot, which allows customers to leave their honest opinion of
the service and products they have received from.
If you'd prefer to talk to a Complete Care Shop adviser over the
phone, please call 0845 034 1430 or
visit their website at www.PFPcompletecare.com