Community Equipment Loan Service
The Community Equipment Loan Service is crucial for individuals who require social care support at home. It helps them live independently and with dignity.
We work in partnership with Bedford Borough Council, Luton Borough Council, Milton Keynes Council, and NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to provide the Community Equipment Loan Service.
Medequip is our service provider for the delivery, collection, repair, and servicing of loaned community equipment.
Equipment provided
Working closely with occupational therapists and other health and social care professionals, the service loans equipment is free of charge to help people stay independent at home and reduce the need for hospital or care home admissions. It also allows quicker hospital discharges.
All equipment loaned will be provided on an individual basis to people who have been assessed as needing it.
Getting equipment
If you're finding some areas of daily living becoming difficult and feel that you would benefit from an assessment, please refer to the Equipment (aids) in your home section. A trained person will assess your eligibility for any support.
Contacting Medequip
If you have any further questions about the equipment or if it requires repair, call 0333 091 7763 or email blmk@medequip-uk.com.
Returning community equipment
All equipment loaned by the Community Equipment Loan Service should have a Medequip label showing the Medequip customer service telephone number. Medequip will also accept equipment with a Millbrook Healthcare label.
If you no longer need your equipment and are ready to return it, please call 0333 091 7763 or email blmk@medequip-uk.com. The depot is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
You can also return the equipment directly to Medequip.
Bedford Service Centre Depot
Medequip
Hammond Road
Elm Farm Industrial Estate
Bedford
MK41 0UD
Their opening hours are 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Further independent living support options
Self-care empowers you to live independently, giving you the confidence to remain in your own home and complete everyday tasks safely.
For online advice, please visit medequip - an online self-assessment tool, (this link does not relate to the BLMK area) giving you free impartial advice about all types of equipment, to make daily living easier.
For self-funded mobility and disability equipment options, please visit the Manage at Home website - Your Online Medequip Retail Store.