The Disabled Living Centre has a display of equipment to assist independent living for people with physical disabilities, their carers and professional staff. It is a demonstration and information resource centre concerned with the practical aspects of daily living. People can try out an up-to-date range of equipment. Qualified staff are available to assist visitors to make an informed choice about equipment options. The range of items on display at the centre includes chairs, stairlifts, kitchen and bathroom equipment, walking equipment, powerpacks, manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and scooters and hoists. These can be demonstrated, and information provided to an individual considering the needs of the individual and the type of equipment and the requirements of both.
The Centre provides free information to people in person, by telephone, letter or email, but does not sell any equipment.
The Centre is located within the SMART Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh.
Further information is available on the SMART Services website at https://www.smart.scot.nhs.uk/service/disabled-living-centre/ opens a new window.
Referrals for equipment provided by local authorities should be made directly to the local authority via Social Care Direct; 0131 200 2324.
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Community Equipment Loan Service (CELS) can be contacted via email at CELS@edinburgh.gov.uk opens a new window or by telephone on 0131 529 6300 in relation to any equipment on loan from this service.
M.A & M.D 14-05-24
