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to your home may be necessary to make it more suitable for the disabled
person. The Occupational Therapist or the Environmental Health Department
of your local authority will explain how grants are obtained and
can give details of eligibility for grants. There are some mandatory
grants and some discretionary grants available, however the grants
are means tested.
are available to make the home of a disabled
person more suitable for them to live in and to help them to manage
more independently in their home.
The Environmental
Health Department works closely with Social Services Occupational
Therapists who will carry out an assessment of the disabled persons
need for any adaptations.
is available to people in certain geographical areas who are over
65, infirm or disabled, or receiving a means tested benefit. Grants
for up to £2000 may be used for repairs, heating provision,
security measures, minor adaptations such as installing a shower
or ramp.
A may be available
if your home is judged unfit to live in and needs major work.
Chichester District Council: Tel: 01243 785166
Arun District Council: Tel: 01903 737500
A mail order catalogue offering a wide range of aids and equipment.
Tel: 0116 270 1462
To provide emergency help to people in need. Medical loan service;
wheelchairs, commodes, walking aids and other aids can be supplied
on a short term basis. There is a small charge and equipment is
subject to availability. Office open Mon-Fri 10am-1pm. Contact the
Centre Organiser, 5 The Precinct, West Meads, Bognor Regis PO21
5SB Tel: 01243 822240
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-12pm. Offers medical equipment
loan and therapeutic care. Not able to provide transport.
Contact: The Red Cross Centre, Market Square, Petworth GU28 0AH
Tel: 01798 343252
Covers East & West Wittering and Selsey. Provides a medical
loan service (wheelchairs Commodes etc,)
Tel: 01243 602763
Offers free, impartial advice and information on equipment, to the
disabled, the elderly, as well as carers. There is a comprehensive
display of equipment, mobility aids and communication aids. Visitors
can see and try out a wide range of products and information is
available on costs and where to obtain or borrow specific items.
Visitors can view equipment without an appointment on Weds 10am-4pm
but if they would like one-to-one specialist advice and information
from the centre’s Occupational Therapist they will need to
phone first to make an appointment on a Tuesday or Thursday.
Unit 1, Hove Business Centre, Fonthill Road, Hove BN3 6HA Tel: 01273
731208 Mon – Fri 10am-4pm.
Publish a monthly list of second-hand specialist equipment which
is for sale or wanted. Includes bathroom equipment, furniture, beds,
hoists, stair lifts, scooters, vehicles, wheelchairs. Subscription
payment to receive or advertise in the list. Contact : Disability
Equipment Register, 4 Chatterton Road, Yate, Bristol BS17 4BJ. Tel:
01454 318818
Offer information and advice about equipment and possible suppliers.
Will send out brochures and contact details.
Disabled Living Foundation, 380-384 Harrow Road, LONDON. W9 2HU
Fax: 020 7266 2922 Helpline 0845 1309177 10am - 4pm Mon-Fri
The Centre is based at the Occupational Therapy Department, Southlands
Hospital, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
The centre is run by Occupational Therapists who can offer impartial
assessment and advice on equipment for daily living.
The service is available for anyone experiencing practical difficulties
in daily living and their carers and/or relatives and friends.
As the Centre has flexible opening hours it is essential to either
write or phone first to ensure there is an Occupational Therapist
available to spend time with you.
Tel: 01273 455622 ext. 3891
Occupational Therapists (O.T.) with the Social Services provide
advice on all aspects of the management of physical disability.
In addition the O.T. will arrange, either directly or via the Disability
Equipment Services Team or following an O.T. assessment of your
need, for the provision of any necessary equipment.
The O.T. will also advise on appropriate adaptations to your home.
Occupational Therapists work closely with social work and home care
colleagues to ensure that the agreed package of care to meet the
individual’s needs is implemented.
There is also close liaison with health colleagues, GP s, and District
Nurses. Telephone – The Social and Caring Services Help Desk
(telephone numbers are listed in Chapter 1).
There are numerous adverts about and many private companies listed
in the Yellow Pages offering Aids and Equipment for sale. Many organisations
listed in this pack can give details of private companies that may
be able to supply particular items of equipment.
Makes and modifies aids and equipment for people with disabilities
that cannot be obtained commercially, frequently working with Occupational
Therapists. Members meet every 6 weeks at St Bridgets Cheshire Home,
Ilex Close, Rustington, BN16 2RX . Tel: 01243 552290
The Chichester Wheelchair Service aims to improve short range mobility
and posture for people with long term disability, whilst trying
to reduce the risk of pressure injuries. Referral to the service
is through either a State Registered Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist,
or the person’s Doctor.
Specific
wheelchairs (manual and/or powered), postural and seating equipment
are prescribed following specialist assessment by the Senior Occupational
Therapists, to people meeting Health Authority Eligibility Criteria.
The government initiatives of the Voucher Scheme and EPIOC (Electrically
Powered Indoor/Outdoor Chair) may be available depending on resources,
to a specific group of appropriately assessed and eligible clients.
Assessments and reviews are done mainly at the Wheelchair Service
Clinic, or as appropriate within the person’s own home, school,
etc.
Please contact
the Wheelchair Service for information or advice,
Monday-Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. Tel/Fax: 01243 531268
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