National Crisis in Access to Disability Equipment
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Access to Disability Equipment reveals a national crisis in community equipment provision.
Key findings include:
- 55% of equipment users lack necessary medical equipment for long-term care needs.
- 63% of parents and carers, and 55% of service users, believe the system is worsening.
- 74% of disability equipment providers report delayed patient discharges due to unavailability of essential equipment.
Barriers to Accessing Lifesaving Disability Equipment
The report highlights the need for improvement in community disability equipment services.
Author's summary: MPs report a national crisis in disability equipment access.