Help with walking
If you are finding it difficult to walk around inside your home and feel that you need a walking aid, SEQOL Community Intermediate Care Team (CICT) are able to help you.
In the first instance you will need to speak to your GP who can refer you to the SEQOL Community Intermediate Care Team (CICT). The CICT will then carry out an assessment which will look at your health and medical needs, to help improve your independence with everyday tasks. The CICT may also refer you to The Balance & Safety Group whose aim is to reduce the risk of falling and improve your strength and postural stability.
SEQOL also have a Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service. They work with adults and children who have a long term disability and who will need a wheelchair for six months or more, or need specialist seating.
The British Red Cross may also be able to provide wheelchairs and other equipment on a short term basis.
Useful Contacts
SEQOL Community Intermediate Care Team
Phone: 01793 466899
Web: http://www.seqol.org/health/intermediate-care
SEQOL Wheelchair & Specialist Seating Service
Phone: 0303 333 1460
Web: http://www.seqol.org/careandsupport/wheelchair-service
British Red Cross
Phone: 01793 853723
Web: www.redcross.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
You can contact any of the organisations direct but if you are still unsure Careline will be able to advise you. You can contact them on 0800 085 6666 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and from 9am to 4.30pm Friday (except on bank holidays).