Daily living aids

hands holding a walking aid with a watch on the wrist

Community Equipment Service (CES)

What we do

  • basic walking aids
  • basic toileting and hygiene aids
  • simple living aids to help disabled residents remain independent
  • issue equipment ordered by NHS staff
  • install temporary ramps and/or grab-bars, if an Occupational Therapists (OT) requests it (minor adaptations)

We do not provide

  • wheelchairs, stairlifts and personal alarms
  • undertake any major adaptations
  • assess equipment needs - assessments are carried out the the Community Occupational Therapy Services

Contact details

To apply for an equipment loan or to buy equipment for long-term use you can

Address

Community Equipment Store, 19 Barry Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5GY

Opening hours

  • Monday 8.30am to 4pm
  • Tuesday 8.30am to 4pm
  • Wednesday 8.30am to 4pm
  • Thursday 8.30am to 4pm
  • Friday 8.30am to 4pm
  • Saturday - closed
  • Sunday - closed

What are short term equipment loan items?

  • walking aids: walking sticks, crutches, zimmer frames, caddies, kitchen trollies 
  • toileting and hygiene aids: commodes, urine bottles, bedpans, shower chairs or stools, raised toilet seats, toilet frames, bath boards, bath steps, leg lifters, sock aids, long handled shoehorns
  • living aids: perching stools, Helping Hand, footrests, bed cradles, Elephant’s Feet (to raise furniture height) 
These items can be issued to residents without a professional referral or assessment. We will need your full name, address, date of birth and telephone number before we issue any equipment.