Our Services
We provide a loan service that can help with a limited range of equipment where it is not readily available from a statutory source.
The items that we are normally able to support people with are:
Referrals
Referrals for equipment loan are needed from the occupational therapist, speech and language therapist or other relevant health or social care professional. This can be done by visiting: https://www.mndassociation.org/support-and-information/our-services/equipment-loan-for-mnd/equipment-loan-request-form/
Covid-19
Due to the Covid-19 situation, we are monitoring the equipment that we are able to loan on a regular basis.
As of 15th September 2020, there are no suction units available for loan at this current time, we are doing all we can to resolve this.
All communication aids loan equipment is available as normal however please allow at least 20 working days for dispatch as some stock levels are low and fluctuate on a daily basis. As of 15th September 2020, iPads and headset microphone levels are extremely low.
Where possible it is hoped that all equipment loan requests can be fulfilled sooner than 20 working days but if you need an update on a particular item or application please use the contact details below.
For communication aids: Email communicationaids@mndassociation.org or call 01604 611767
For suction units: Email support.services@mndassociation.org or call 01604 611802
In case a full lockdown is imposed and couriers are not available we encourage all people to ensure they have appropriate contingency plans in place where possible (e.g. access to low tech communication boards – examples here: https://acecentre.org.uk/resources) as it may not be possible to send loan devices or arrange collections.