Medequip awarded a loan services contract for community equipment to Cornwall

Community equipment service provider Medequip has been awarded the Cornwall Community Equipment Loan Services contract by Cornwall Council.

The new service, jointly funded by Cornwall Council and NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB), will start on 1 October 2024. Its main focus is on improving community life in Cornwall, including the Isles of Scilly, by keeping people independent.

The service will support children and adults who have been assessed by a health or social care prescriber as needing specific equipment, with Medequip providing the equipment on loan. Medequip understands that receiving the right equipment at the right time is crucial to the well-being of individuals and is committed to providing safe and fully functional equipment that meets their needs.

Medequip has demonstrated its commitment by seamlessly integrating out-of-hours provision into its operations in the South West region early on. From 1 May 2024, Medequip has taken over this element of the current Community Equipment Loan Service, facilitating the delivery and installation of equipment beyond standard operating hours and ensuring that residents receive timely support when they need it most.

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Michaela Harris, managing director at Medequip, explains: “We are delighted to be working with our new partners and working closely with prescribers to deliver a service that keeps people independent.

“We understand the importance of enabling individuals to live the lives they deserve and our South West regional team, supported by Medequip’s wider support functions, are fully prepared and keen to deliver this vital service. We are committed to ensuring that every person receives the proper equipment they need to live a fulfilled life.”

Andy Virr, Cornwall Council’s cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said: “Our new partnership will help us build on our existing provision and develop and integrate additional services so that we have more innovative ways of to support people to live independently in their own services. houses.

“We do everything we can to help people live in vibrant, safe and supportive communities where people help each other to live well, and this new partnership will help us achieve this for more Cornwallis.”

Kate Shields, Chief Executive, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, said: “We look forward to working with Medequip to ensure our residents have the equipment they need, in a timely manner, to support their health and well-being and to enable them to live as independently as possible.”

The scope of services is wide and includes not only the supply of equipment, but also delivery and installation, repair, maintenance, collection and recycling. Medequip will ensure that the purchased equipment represents the best value in terms of functionality, quality, cost, environmental sustainability and recyclability.

Medequip’s long-term, net-zero carbon reduction plan aligns with Cornwall Council’s mission to create a carbon-neutral Cornwall, “where everyone can start well, live well and age well in -a cleaner and greener environment”.

Medequip understands that change can bring uncertainty, but with a proven track record of implementing new services across the UK, the people of Cornwall can be assured that Medequip is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will maintain the high standard of service expected, delivering uninterrupted. access to the necessary vital equipment.

This will be done with improved processes, increased equipment availability and a commitment to delivery efficiency across the county, ensuring the equipment they need gets to people faster and more reliably than ever before.

Last month, Medequip held the grand opening of its Bedford warehouse to mark the successful launch of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes community equipment service, which started on 1 April 2024.

https://thiis.co.uk/medequip-awarded-cornwall-community-equipment-loan-service-contract/https://thiis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/medequip-awarded-cornwall-community-equipment-loan-service-contract-1024×607.jpghttps://thiis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/medequip-awarded-cornwall-community-equipment-loan-service-contract-150×150.jpg2024-06-07T09:43:25+01:00Liane McIvorNewsroomIndustry newsSector threecommunity,Cornwall,equipment,Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board,loan service,Medequip,Mobility,NHS CornwallCommunity equipment service provider Medequip has been awarded the Cornwall Community Equipment Loan Services contract by Cornwall Council. The new service, jointly funded by Cornwall Council and NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB), will start on 1 October 2024. Its main focus is on improving…Liane McIvorcreepers
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