There are a number of services across the borough that can provide specialist equipment, information and support to help you live independently.
Queens Cross Network is our local support centre for adults with physical and/or sensory disabilities, including hearing and visual impairment. We have a host of aids, specialist equipment and information available.
Based in Sedgley the Beacon Centre for the Blind has a resource room with demonstration equipment for people who are blind/visually impaired.
Based in Stourbridge, The Pocklington Resource Centre has a range of specialised demonstration equipment for people who are blind/visually impaired. They also provide information on audio, in large print or braille.
We offer 'assistive technology' products, including alarms to support you in your own home. Find out more on Dudley Telecare Service.
We provide clinical assessment and the provision of Wheelchairs in the Dudley Borough.
For smaller items you may find that your GP can prescribe from an approved list of products stocked by many Chemists. Examples include: elastic stockings, trusses, appliances for colostomies etc. Community and district nurses can also provide some aids and equipment such as ripple pillows, V frames etc.
No. Equipment for the sole use of people with disabilities is usually exempt. Suppliers will ask you to sign a VAT exemption form to confirm that you do have a disability.
For independent advice, reports and information on daily living equipment please visit Living Made Easy and Ricability - both are fully accredited by the Department of Health's Information Standard.
