Have you had an injury or surgery recently? You may be one of the hundreds of people in our community who have used our short-term loan equipment service.
The Short-Term Loan Services team at Te Whatu Ora Southern would like to remind people to return any loan equipment no longer needed, so they can help other people in need.
Did you know that nearly 600 loan equipment items were delivered in Dunedin in October? Unfortunately, the return rate is low.
Common loan equipment includes walking frames, walking sticks, crutches, hoists, patient beds, raised toilet frames, shower stools, and wheelchairs.
Ina Farrelly, Te Whatu Ora Southern Service Manager, asks that people check if they have any of these loan equipment lying around at home.
“The short-term loan equipment service is made of a small hardworking team, who frequently go above and beyond to make sure that people get what they need with a smile,” Ina says.
The Team has provided some easy ways for people to drop off the loan equipment or call to collect, at no cost.
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
Wakari Hospital: Helensburgh Road entrance, Dunedin. Monday-Friday before 4.00pm (see map below for directions)
Mosgiel: Plain Health Shop: 100B Gordon Road, Monday-Thursday, mornings only
Call to collect:
Call (03) 476-9424 if you are unable to return or need more information
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