Views sought on revised Scottish guidance on providing community equipment and adaptations
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation and is looking for views on revised guidance on the provision of community equipment and housing adaptations,…
Medequip teams up with Age UK Wirral to encourage community equipment returns
Outsourced assistive technology provider Medequip has formed a new partnership with Age UK Wirral, a local independent charity that offers a wide variety of services…
Kent community equipment appeal helps address supply chain problems
An appeal to people in east Kent to return much-needed community equipment has proven successful with two containers being filled in a few weeks. Since…
New Medequip partnership recruiting panel members to improve community equipment service
Community equipment specialist Medequip has formed a new partnership with an independent organisation that gives people a voice to improve and shape health and social…
Medequip wins integrated community equipment services contract in London
Community equipment specialist Medequip has been awarded the BHR ICES (integrated community equipment service) contract, comprising of the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering…
Outsourced ICES provider celebrates first anniversary enabling people to live independently
An outsourced provider of a range of assistive technology services to the NHS and local authorities, NRS Healthcare’s Southampton depot celebrated its first anniversary of…
Guest article: Working together to improve health and social care for all
David Griffiths, Managing Director at Medequip The government has recently published a paper setting out legislative proposals for a Health and Care Bill, which focuses…
Medequip retains Wiltshire Community Equipment Contract to maintain product availability
Community equipment specialist Medequip has been appointed to manage Community Equipment and Continence Services for Wiltshire for a further five years, following a competitive tender…
Free online self-assessment service launched to help clients identify assistive tech solutions
A collaborative venture involving seven health and social care partners in central Scotland has led to the launch of a joint version of the Disabled…
ICES begins in Sheffield to help people live independently in their own homes for longer
A new Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) has begun in Sheffield, which will be provided by Medequip on behalf of Sheffield CCG and Sheffield City…