Returning hospital and community equipment after death of a person involves specific steps to ensure the equipment is collected and redistributed properly, here are a few tips to help with the process.
- List all the equipment that needs to be returned.
- Locate the provider (NHS, local authorities, private rental)
- Contact the equipment provider you may be asked for the details of the deceased, the type of items and quantity, any references for the equipment.
NHS hospital equipment you should contact the hospital equipment loan department they will schedule the collection.
Community equipment services this is usually arranged through local authorities or NHS community they often have a dedicated contact number for returns which should be on the paperwork provided when the equipment was delivered.
Email: adult.care@rochdale.gov.uk Telephone: 0300 303 8886
Private rental equipment you will have to contact the private company directly on the details they provided when equipment was delivered.
Prepare the equipment for collection, it would be helpful to clean down the equipment, gather all items and add labels if this is required.