Equipment hire

josiec
josiec Member Posts: 386
edited 20. Apr 2009, 17:51 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi,
Does anybody know of any companies that provide equipment on hire for a few weeks? I'm thinking of things like bath steps, little kitchen trolleys on wheels, that sort of thing. I can find plenty to buy, but am struggling with finding stuff to hire.
Thanks, Josie :wink:

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  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Not sure of companies etc.. but what about OT?
    NB
  • josiec
    josiec Member Posts: 386
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks, hadn't thought of that I must admit. Not sure if they would with it not being surgery they usually provide equipment for (I am thinking of it as will be managing alone at home), but it's worth an ask!
    Josie :lol:
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Josie,

    The Red Cross used to but I don't know if they still do? There are hire places here I will find out the name and maybe they are national? They are not cheap mind. Take care, Cris x
  • dianne2110
    dianne2110 Member Posts: 32
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    josiec wrote:
    Thanks, hadn't thought of that I must admit. Not sure if they would with it not being surgery they usually provide equipment for (I am thinking of it as will be managing alone at home), but it's worth an ask!
    Josie :lol:

    Hi

    If you ring the local hospital you can do a self referal to an ot, just ask for the ot department or you can ask your dr to refer you. if you explain what you find difficult to do they will provide the equipment you need for as long as you need it.


    Di
  • mash65
    mash65 Bots Posts: 834
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    if you ring your local social services dept,they do an assessment & most equipment is free.my visit was from red cross.
    i got stair & bath rails with the opion of walk in shower(but i cant part with my bath just yet,its a good friend to my muscles)they then made housing **** do the work,it took a while but sooo worth the wait now.
    but i know they provide perching stools,kitchen equip,bath boards etc so worth a try there.dont spend money when you dont have to.
    let us know how you get on.debsx
  • colinone
    colinone Member Posts: 1,039
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Josie
    If you have a chat with your GP or Rheumy they will refer you to the right people. All this stuff is free on loan and the people who deal with it can be a great help.
    Colin
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I've borrowed quite a few items from the Red Cross, when my Mother-in-Law stayed with us. We did get it from the OT eventually, but we needed it straight away and they do that. Its useful too, if you have short term need immediate need for something, i.e. commode, wheelchair etc. Hope you get what you need quickly, Love Sue
  • josiec
    josiec Member Posts: 386
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou all for your replies - I hadn't realised that OT could help with short term loans, etc, I'll be able to look into that now. Thankyou! :lol:
  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Have you considered freecycle. By putting a wanted ad. on their local forum they may have what you want for free. Free to join and use.

    When you have finished with whatever, then readvertise it as 'Offer' and pass it on. s010.gif

    Joseph 8)
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  • ifeelninety
    ifeelninety Member Posts: 57
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You can self refer yourself to the Ot dept

    I was referred by my cosultant. They were really helpful, made me resting splints, and gave me lots of gadgets to make life easier in the kitchen and beyond!!

    After a really bad flair about a year later, they came out to the house and supplied a bath lift, toilet raiser and handles, a rail on my stairway. They also referred me to the local council for a grant to put in an upstairs ensuite wet room. I was then seen by the OT from the council social work dept. She agreed and had the work done about 6 months down the line. I got a 50% grant from the council and the social work dept paid the rest.

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