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The Community Equipment Service

If you are starting to find every day activities becoming more difficult, the Independent Living Team will make an appointment to visit you in your own home and undertake an assessment of your needs.

The team carry a range of equipment that they can provide you with straight away to help you manage the tasks that have become difficult. They will fit and demonstrate the equipment in your home and make sure that you are able to use them safely. 

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