New way to obtain or receive OT Equipment for daily living
Simple Equipment for Independent Living
Purpose
The information below details the types of equipment that are now available from local retailers, who they are and where they are situated.
There is also some more detailed guidance about how to make use of the retailers, whether you pay for the equipment yourself or receive a ‘prescription’ for the equipment.
A prescription is like a free voucher to exchange for the equipment at one of the retailers.
A prescription is issued after an assessment of need by someone working for (or with) the Council or NHS Southwark.
Introduction
Southwark has been working with retailers in our area to develop a marketplace where simple equipment is much more accessible to everyone.
In the past, Southwark, like many other local authorities, have only issued equipment from a single commissioned provider.
This has made it harder for people to get the simple equipment that could help them in their daily lives.
The retailers provide simple equipment, listed below. More complex equipment, for higher needs, remains available only through the commissioned provider.
What do the Retailers do?
Southwark is working in partnership with several local retailers (as listed below) to provide community equipment to all residents that require it.
You can buy the equipment privately from the retailers. They have trained staff who will be able to advise you. They may refer you to Health and Social Care if your needs are more complex.
All retailers are required to offer a delivery/Install and fit option
What is a Prescription?
If you are eligible for equipment from Southwark, you may be given a Prescription for your equipment. You might think of the Prescription as a "voucher" to exchange for your equipment, free of charge.
If you need to have the equipment delivered or fitted, this will be written on the Prescription and will be arranged by the retailer when you visit or speak to them over the phone.
If you are unable to visit any of the retailers, you may ask a friend, relative or carer to do so on your behalf. They will need to fill out their details on your prescription. All retailers offer home visits to deliver and fit the equipment directly.
You can choose to get an item of a different colour/more features from the retailer and pay the difference in cost. This is called Topping-up.
Once you have received your equipment you may want to let us know whether you are happy with it. Sometimes we need to speak to you to check that you are managing OK, but often we only ask you to contact us if there is a problem.
Who owns the equipment?
Once you have received the equipment from the retailer, the equipment is yours to keep. This also means that when you no longer need the equipment, you may dispose of it how you choose.
What do I do if the equipment breaks down or needs replacing?
Like anything else that you own, if there is a problem with the equipment, you should go back to the place you got it from – in this case, your chosen retailer. If you received a Prescription for the item originally and it needs replacing, you can arrange for this replacement by visiting the retailer or contacting Southwark Customer Service Centre on 0845 6001287.
If you have any other queries, please refer back to your allocated Health/Social Care worker or the team that you were referred to.
Simple aids to daily living available through prescription or that you can buy yourself
Southwark Council will not prescribe all of these items. However, they are all available from the accredited retailers, listed below, if you wish to buy them for yourself.
Larger sized aids
Stools, Chairs, Commodes and Toilet seats
Bathing aids
Bath boards, Bath seats,Bath Lifts, Showers chairs and Stools
Beds
Levers, Frames and Backrests
Furniture
Chair raisers, Bed raisers, Trolleys, Chairs, Footstools, Stools and Tables
Grab rails
For indoor or outdoor use
Manual handling
Slide sheets and Handling Belts
Mobility
Ferrules, Walking frames, Walking sticks, Crutches, Transfer boards, Ramps and Steps
Aids for children
Bath Seats, Table, Walking sticks and Wedges
Personal care aids
Pick up and reaching aids, Shoe horn, Socks, stocking, tights aids, Key safe, Kettle tipper, Plate guard, Non spill mug, Cutlery, Openers, Plates and Trays
Sensory aids
Vibrating alarm clock, Paging alert system, Smoke alarm, Induction loop amplifier, Flashing doorbell, Amplified aids, Text phone, Portable lamp, Signature guide, Writing frame, Liquid level indicator, Canes, Talking clock, Medicine aids and Overspecs
Telecare
Motion activated voice reminder, Border patrol, Medication dispenser, Flood and scald prevention plugs, Chair sensor, Bed sensor, Person to person sensor, Transmitters and pagers, Movement detectors and pagers
Toileting aids
Raised toilet seats, Toilet frames, Commodes, Urinals, Bed pans and Splash guards
| Retailer Name & Address | Contact number | Opening Hours | Step-free access? | Consulting Area? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Pharmacy 285-287 Brockley Road SE4 2SA |
0208 692 5069 or 0208 692 1389 | Mon - Fri 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 6pm | Yes | Yes |
| Bonamy Pharmacy 355 Rotherhithe New Road SE16 3HF |
020 7740 2523 | Mon-Weds, Fri 9am-7pm Thurs, Sat 9am – 2pm | Yes | Yes |
| Boots 289-291 Walworth Road SE17 2TG |
020 7703 4356 | Mon- Sat 9am – 6pm Sun 10am – 4pm | Yes | Yes |
| Lenny Chemist/D P Pharmacy 309 East Street SE17 2SX |
0207 703 7843 | Mon - Fri 9.30am-6.30pm Sat 9.30am-2pm | Yes | Yes |
| Lifestyle Mobility Mobile Shop Service Available in Southwark: Unit 25, The Arcadia Centre, The Broadway, Ealing W5 2ND |
020 8567 2180 | Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm Sun 11am to 5pm | N/A Technicians will visit customers at home. |
|
| Macks Pharmacy 165 High Street SE20 7DS |
020 8778 5307 | Mon – Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-5.30pm | Yes | Yes |
| Medequip Assistive Technology Lewisham Depot, Blackhorse Road SE8 5HY |
020 8320 0900 | Mon – Fri 9am-5pm (later by appointment) Sat by appointment | X (only when requested) |
Yes |
| P E Logan (Pharmacy) Ltd 465 New Cross Road SE14 6TA |
020 8692 8695 | Mon – Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm | Yes | Yes |
| Redland Healthcare Mobile Shop Service Available in Southwark 24a Portman Road Reading RG30 1EA |
0800 854 052 | Mon – Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm Sat – 9am to 1pm | N/A Technicians will visit customers at home | |
| Rosendale Pharmacy 105 Rosendale Road SE21 8EZ |
020 8670 2119 | Mon – Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-1pm | Yes | Yes |
| Stroke Care 54 Camberwell Road, (in The Walworth Methodist Church) SE5 0EN |
020 7277 1188 | Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm | Yes | Yes |
| Taplow Pharmacy Unit 5 Ground Floor Taplow Thurlow Street SE17 2UQ |
020 7701 1643 | Mon- Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-1pm | Yes | Yes |
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