Manx Care launches equipment amnesty

Plea for return of equipment no longer used

Manx Care is appealing for anyone with any unused equipment to return it, so that it can be assessed and reused if possible.

The healthcare body says a lot of equipment is out in the community which may be 'surplus to people’s requirements and could be returned for re-use by those who need it'.

It is specifically asking for anything that might have been given to support mobility over the years.

This could include:

• Walking aids (including walking sticks, crutches, four wheeled walkers etc.)
• Bath/Shower equipment (including bath hoists, shower stools, commodes etc.)
• Specialist seating (including chairs and seating aids)

Anyone with larger pieces of equipment that need to be collected is asked to call 01624 693553 and leave a message with your details. A staff member from Manx Care will then call you back to arrange collection.

Alternatively, for smaller pieces of equipment, drop-off points have been set up, which will be open until the end of the year.

The collection points are: 

• North – Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (the equipment shed at the back of the hospital)
• South – Equipment Hut at the rear of the Southern Wellbeing Centre, Thie Rosien, Port Erin
• East – Community Stores, based at Kirby Estates, Vicarage Road, Douglas
• West – Western Wellbeing Centre, opposite the large Shoprite in Peel