Housing Associations – If you live in a property owned by a Housing Association it is their responsibility to undertake repairs. Many housing associations will also help by installing minor adaptations such as grab rails if you are having difficulties because of a physical disability.

Medina Tel 822811

South Wight Tel 539000

Stonham Tel 520805

Places for people Tel 856072

Southern Housing Group Tel 02072516091

Abbeyfield Housing Society www.abbeyfield.com

Vectis Housing Association Tel 525985

Red Cross -The Red Cross is a charity which offers a medical equipment loan service. Equipment is available for a 3 month loan after which you can purchase the equipment if it is still required. Items include commodes, bath aids, aids for dressing; raised toilet seats and frames. Outlets are based in Newport and Freshwater.

Tel 537815
www.redcross.org.uk


Local retailers also hire equipment. Their contact numbers are listed below should you require information on there ranges, conditions of hire and charges.


Coastal Mobility Hire mobility scooters and wheelchairs on long and short term loan.

Tel 533500.


First Choice provide long and short term hire of stair lifts

Tel 08008600168
http://www.firstchoicestairlifts.co.uk/


Island Mobility- A retailer that hires equipment, they can provide Hoists, wheelchairs, stair lifts, mobility Scooters, beds and riser/recliner chairs.

Tel 530110
http://www.islandmobility.co.uk/

Toogood Mobility – Provide hire of manual and powered wheel chairs and mobility scooters.

Tel 528784


Premier Mobility Provide hire of wheel chairs and mobility scooters

Tel 563446 or mobile 07747340286

Red Cross – If you require a wheelchair immediately or for a short term loan (up to 3 months) the Red Cross can provide one if you get a written referral from your GP. Should you already have an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist involved in your care they may refer you instead of your GP. Only standard wheelchairs are provided.


The Wheelchair Service- Should be able to provide you with a wheelchair if you have a permanent and substantial disability with walking which means you are unable to walk indoors without support. You will need to have a permanent address on the Isle of Wight or be considered a resident for health care purposes. Ask your GP to provide a written referral to the service. If you already have an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or other health professional involved in your care they may refer you instead of your GP. Once your referral has been allocated you will be asked to attend a clinic at the Occupational Therapy and Wheelchair service department, based at St Marys Hospital. At the clinic you will have a full assessment of your individual wheelchair needs. Please be aware mobility scooters are not provided by this service.

If you require pressure relieving equipment in order to reduce or prevent pressure sores ask your GP to refer you to the District Nursing service. They will be able to assess your needs and when required have access to equipment such as pressure relieving mattresses.

If you are having difficulty mobilising safely around your home or outside a Physiotherapist can make an assessment to find out what will assist you. Where appropriate the physiotherapist will provide walking aids. Ask your GP to refer you to the Physiotherapy service. If you or a family member have recently experienced falls it may also be appropriate to ask your GP to refer you to The Falls Clinic which helps people by providing advice and techniques in order to reduce the risk of falling.

If you have been issued with equipment via the Occupational Therapy service through the Integrated Community Equipment Service and now wish to return it you can contact the store directly. The store will also provide repair and when appropriate replacement of equipment provided. If your needs have changed you will need to re refer to the Occupational Therapy Team for equipment that meets your new needs. For complex electrical or weight bearing items a maintenance schedule is routine. However if you have any concerns regarding the safe functioning of equipment please contact stores directly. The stores are unable to deal with items provided under the Disabled Facilities grant or items which have been privately purchased.

ICES Tel 528334

The Occupational Therapy web pages provide independent information and advice to assist

you in making an appropriate purchase to meet your needs.

Below is a list of local specialist businesses providing equipment for private purchase. These retailers should offer you help and advice but are businesses, the Occupational Therapy Team have no responsibility for self purchased items or advice offered by these companies. This is not a comprehensive list, other companies are available. We suggest that when purchasing you consider trying out the product, the installation service and after sales service. Many local companies offer a home visit for demonstration of equipment; you may wish to obtain quotes and product information from several retailers in order to see what you prefer.

Red Cross -The Red Cross is a charity which also offers a medical equipment loan service. Equipment is available for a 3 month loan after which you can purchase the equipment if it is still required. Items include commodes, bath aids, aids for dressing; raised toilet seats and frames. Outlets are based in Newport and Freshwater.

Tel 537815
www.redcross.org.uk


Island Mobility provides equipment for sale and offer equipment servicing and repairs. There are demonstration areas for you to try out equipment.
Based in Newport

Tel 530110.
http://www.islandmobility.co.uk/


Coastal Mobility
Provide equipment for sale from local retail units

Newport Branch tel 533500

Shanklin Branch tel 866431

Ryde 562159


First Choice provides stair lifts for sale.

Tel 08008600168
http://www.firstchoicestairlifts.co.uk/


Toogood Mobility Provide equipment for sale and offer equipment servicing and repairs. In order to try out equipment you will need to ring for an appointment.

Tel 528784
http://www.isleofwighttouristguide.com/view-listing.php?id=1627


Premier Mobility Provide equipment for sale and offer equipment servicing and repairs
Ring for opening times of their shop at Ryde

Tel 563446 or mobile 07747340286


Test Valley Mobility Romsey This Company is based in Romsey they provide equipment for sale and offer servicing and repairs.

Tel 01794 521217
http://www.test-valley-mobility.co.uk/

You might wish to pursue the installation of major adaptations privately below is a link to the builders that are on the Housing Services list.
Please note that inclusion on this list should not be regarded as a recommendation and omission from the list should not be taken to imply that a builder is unsuitable.
All the builders listed have given information which has been requested by the Housing Renewal Section to allow them to become ‘accredited’. This should give you the assurance that the service provided will be of an acceptable standard. Their inclusion on the accredited list will be continuously monitored, and we welcome feedback on their service.

The accreditation requires them to adhere to the Housing Services Code of Conduct. For further information please see overleaf for a summary of the Code, or for a copy of the full list of requirements, please contact Housing Services.

Help at Home - is a home help service run by Age Concern Isle of Wight. Providing an extensive range of services for people aged over 50 years which includes cleaning, laundry, bed making, washing up, prescription collection, short term help, night/day sitting, dog walking/pet care, escorted visits to the shops or friends. (There is a charge for this service)

Tel 525282
http://www.aciw.org.uk/



Help and Care Team Help and Cares hospital screening service offers
Patients at St Mary’s Hospital on the IOW everything they need to make their return
Home as simple and stress free as possible.

Tel 534302

www.helpandcare.org.uk


Private Care Agencies. Independent providers of personal and domestic services on
the Island.


Wight Care Services A pendant alarm which automatically calls a 24 hour monitoring centre. The operator will talk to you and action the help that you need. Special Telecare assistive technology can be provided with this service it works by installing other triggers that can raise an alert such as a pressure mat.

Tel 533772
http://www.iwight.com/council/departments/wightcare/


Age Concern (personal alarm)

Tel 01983 525282
http://www.aciw.org.uk

Meals on Wheels - Provide ready meals hot and frozen which is
A service providing 7 day cover Island wide.

Tel 823340
http://www.iwight.com/council/publicServices/serviceDetail.aspx?servID=2043


Oak House foods- Prepared frozen meals delivered on a regular basis

Tel 0845 643 2009
http://www.oakhousefoods.co.uk/index.php


Wiltshire farm foods- Prepared frozen meals delivered on a regular basis

Tel 0800 773773
http://www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com/


Real Island Food – Groceries and prepared meals delivered on a regular basis.

Tel 731778
http://www.realislandfood.co.uk/index.asp?


Eismann – Prepared frozen meals delivered on a regular basis.

Tel – 0800 1384627
http://www.eismann.co.uk

Age Concern Shopping service – a small charge is made for a personal shopping service.

Tel 525282
http://www.aciw.org.uk/


Milk & More Dairy Crest - Doorstep delivery of food items.

http://www.dairycrest.co.uk/home.aspx


Supermarkets now stock chilled and frozen ready meals some supermarkets will assist customers to shop, ask at the customer service counter. Websites can offer online ordering and home delivery.

Local Shops – will often assist customers and provide a delivery service.

Alzheimer’s Society IOW Branch Tel 612043.

Carers UK Tel 533173.

Carers Respite Group (Dementia) Tel 822209

Mental Health Carers Project Tel 822209 ext 203

Contact a Family 01252 54345

The Carer’s Group 612043.

Princess Royal Trust for carers http://www.carers.org

Help the Aged (seniorLine) 08088006565 hearing problems please contact 0800269626.

Remap – If you or the Occupational Therapist are unable to find the equipment you require through normal retail and specialist suppliers you may need to consider a custom made or adapted item. REMAP is a charity run by volunteers who design and build custom made equipment that helps individuals achieve independence. A donation towards the basic cost of materials used is appreciated but not mandatory.

http://www.wightchyps.org.uk/chyps/viewservicedetails.aspx?id=546


Sight Concern – The Isle of Wight Society for the Blind is a registered charity that provides information, practical help and emotional support to approx 1,000 visually impaired people living on the Island. They assist those with visual impairment to live as independently as possible.

Tel 522205


Sound Advice-Has a large display of the latest equipment available to help the daily lives of deaf or hard of hearing people. They also offer support to people who are finding it difficult to manage a hearing aid.

Tel 529533 Minicom 529998
http://www.iwight.com/council/publicServices/serviceDetail.aspx?servID=1804

Incontinence Service

Tel 552457


Advocacy- Age concern, IOW Advocacy Trust, Quay Advocacy, Sign Health,
Solent Mind, and Citizens Advice Bureau.


Health promotion-

NHS help stop smoking service to

Tel 814284.

NHS Personal Trainers Support, advice and exercise plans to help you get started on your own exercise programme.

Tel 814280