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Fife Medical Equipment Amnesty
Created: 18/11/2024
News/Events Category: Health and Social Care
Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, NHS Fife, and Fife Council have launched a campaign to encourage people to return their walking aids and equipment so they can be refurbished and used again.
Not only does this have environmental benefits, but it has a financial benefit too.
Did you know?
- 98% of returned walking aids can be refurbished or reused
- Refurbished walking aids are 87% lower in carbon emissions
What can be recycled?
- Walking frames
- Crutches
- Sticks
- Bath boards, bath lifts, shower seats
- Toilet frames, commodes
- Orthopaedic chairs, perching stools
- Trolleys
- Bed rails
- Over bed tables
Where can you recycle the items?
When you or your relative no longer require the equipment, you can return it to a local recycling centre. Ask staff at the recycling centre for the community equipment recycling container. The equipment can then be refurbished and used again if it is in good condition.
Click here to find your nearest recycling point.
For more information, click here.
The Fife Equipment Loan store (FELS) also loan equipment to support people to remain in their own home or homely setting. You can request an assessment for equipment by contacting us on 03451 551503. Certain items can also be assessed by your local district nurse via your GP practice.
FELS loan out equipment such as:
- Walking aids
- Toileting and showering equipment
- Pressure cushions and mattresses
- Beds and hoists
If you have equipment on loan from FELS or can’t get to a recycling centre, you can call their support team to arrange for an uplift on 01592 583252.
Please don’t take equipment to be recycled at hospitals, health centres or Fife Council offices.
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