Providers of community equipment

Community equipment is issued from a variety of sources across a number of different sectors.

The following organisations are responsible for providing and delivering the majority of community equipment.

  • Community Equipment Services (NHS or local authority)
  • NHS continuing healthcare providers
  • Specialist schools (with some mainstream schools)
  • Hospitals
  • Speech and language departments
  • Third sector organisations
  • Care homes
  • Retailers and high street suppliers (e.g. Boots) 
  • Housing organisations

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