Equipment to help you

There are many types of equipment that can help you live more independently and safely at home.

In this section:

Overview

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If you think or have been told equipment could help you please contact our Solihull Community Housing (SCH) Wellbeing team. 

You can also:

Our SCH Wellbeing team may be able to recommend:

If they find you need extra help SCH Wellbeing may ask us to complete an Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment.

Solihull Community Equipment Service (CES)

Our service delivers throughout Solihull and provides a range of equipment to support people with everyday living in their own homes.

The equipment can be prescribed for you by professionals including:

  • occupational therapists
  • hospital therapists
  • community nurses
  • specialist health professionals

These professionals will be able to assess your needs, discuss equipment to support you and answer your questions. All equipment is provided on loan and CES will be responsible for any repair and maintenance needed.

The range of equipment includes mobility aids, specialist beds and mattresses, moving and handling equipment, and items to help people use their own homes more safely.  CES does not provide wheelchairs.  Please contact your GP to request a wheelchair.

Ask us to collect your equipment

You can complete our equipment collection request form. 

Request we collect your equipment

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