Aids and Adaptations

Specialist Aids

This scheme was set up to help vulnerable people to gain access to specialist equipment as and when required, which is not the responsibility of the Health Board.

Recipients must be "aged or infirm or necessitous and deserving", resident in Shetland and in need of assistance.

All aids supplied are returned when no longer required.

Referral is made following a community care assessment or by the person directly, their carer, relative, GP or community nurse.

An occupational therapist will then assess individual need.

For more details on this scheme contact Social Care or the duty social worker on: Tel 01595 744421

For further information please see our Leaflets page

Aids and Adaptations

If you are having difficulty getting around your home or using your bath, Social Care may be able to help with aids and adaptations for your home. An occupational therapist will visit your home and discuss with you the problems you are having. This may, for example require the provision of specialist equipment to help you manage everyday tasks such as the installation of a walk-in shower, or handrails.

These services are intended for people who have serious disabilities, are at risk of hospital or residential admission, are returning from hospital, or who have carers who need assistance in their tasks.

To find out more about these services contact the numbers below:

Social Care Tel: 01595 744400

Duty Social Worker: Tel: 01595 744421

For further information please see our Leaflets page