Equipment can help people to live more safely at home. It is a key service for preventing or delaying care needs and helping people with mobility issues.
There are three main ways we provide community equipment for our eligible residents. These are:
- simple aids commissioned via a framework agreement from four local retailers
- specialist equipment provided from the council’s in-house community equipment service (hoists, beds, mattresses)
- a minor adaptations service commissioned through a single provider contract
Some specialist equipment for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are provided in a separate agreement.
Market strengths
Range of equipment services available across a number of contracts.
Market challenges
Disruptions and price increases in the supply chain
Challenges in commissioning equipment services in more rural and isolated locations.