Help to live at home

Other options for support

Living Made Easy – very useful website with information on aids and adaptations including comparisons of products and information fact sheets, provided by the Disabled Living Foundation: https://www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/  

Local Pharmacies – many of the local pharmacies in Shetland have access to catalogues for Assistive Equipment  that you can order from over the counter, please contact your local pharmacy to discuss.  

Community Nursing – if you would like the use of a commode these are provided by Community Nursing.  Please contact your local health centre to request.  

Physiotherapy – if you need a walking aid such as a stick or zimmer frame, these are provided by Physiotherapy.  Please contact them on: 01595 743000 https://www/nhsshetland.scot/services/physiotherapy