The community equipment service plays an vital role in the delivery of care services to the people of Brent. The use of equipment supports and complements the delivery of care services, and in particular helps with –
• Aiding peoples’ short term recovery e.g. a raised toilet seat following a hip replacement
• Supporting long term conditions to be managed in the home e.g. ceiling track hoists and slings to enable care at home and reducing the costs of long-term care by avoiding the need for paid carers
• Reducing risk of deterioration e.g. appropriate seating and postural support to enable independent eating
• Facilitating hospital discharge e.g. pendant alarms and key safes
• Promoting independence, safety, social inclusion, quality of life, improved end of life care and giving people more control over their own lives