About this service
Bury Integrated Community Equipment Service provides an equipment service to the people of Bury to support independent living.
The service encompasses admin, procurement, delivery, collection, decontamination, maintenance, repair and storage facilities.
The service aims to provide equipment within seven days of Assessment to all ages/client groups to enable patients to live independently without their own home/residence.
It supports early discharge in the community from hospital and admission avoidance schemes.
The Integrated Community Equipment Service allows carers to continue with their role and minimises moving and handling risks to patient, carers and staff.
Where is the service offered?
The service delivers equipment to patient homes.
Service Information
| Target audiences |
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| Support groups |
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| Referral required | Yes |
| Eligibility requirements | Yes |
Notes
Who can access the service?
The service is available to patients of any age who have a Bury GP and reside within the Bury borough, following assessment and meeting the eligibility criteria.
How can people access the service?
Referrals are via Health or Social Care Professionals including:
- District Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Specialist Nurse
- Social Workers
- Council Reablement Care Workers
- Hospital staff including Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists