Equipment for the Home
Many cancer patients living in their own homes may
at some stage require medical equipment as part of their treatment process
or just to make life around the house a little easier.
In most cases, your need for equipment will be assessed by your Social
Worker, your District Nurse or, if you have
been in hospital, by your Discharge Team as part of
your discharge plan. The equipment will be ordered on your behalf, generally
from our store in Motherwell, and delivered to your home, normally within
5 days. If you fall into this category and have any queries about your
equipment, please contact your social worker, District Nurse or hospital
as appropriate.
If you have been prescribed oxygen
by your GP, it is available from designated local chemists. If you are
not sure where these are, contact your GP's surgery and they will be
able to tell you.
If you are in the position where you think you could benefit from some
equipment in your home but dont know who to contact please visit the
Accessing Equipment for the Home
section.
