Independent Living Centre

Independent Living Centre

Who are we?

The Independent Living Centre (ILC) in Exeter offers a free and impartial assessment and information service to anyone in Devon who is looking for equipment to enhance their independence. The Team at the Centre comprises of Occupational Therapists, an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor and Referrals Coordinator. The Centre does not sell equipment but has a large range of equipment on display for you to try. Our range covers all aspects of life including; mobility, personal care, clothing, bathing, cooking, seating and beds.

Come and visit us at our centre and talk to our friendly approachable staff.

You can telephone, email or write to make an appointment for an assessment at the Centre from Monday to Friday or call in on a Wednesday morning for a look around.

What do we do?

We can help to identify the right equipment for you, tell you how much it should cost and can look into grants or other sources of funding when purchasing equipment. We keep up to date information on equipment from all local and national suppliers.

Our qualified occupational therapists can assess your needs and demonstrate a large range of equipment for daily living and mobility, displayed in realistic settings, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room.

Can't find clothes to fit? Need help with getting around or keeping in touch? We can help.

We provide information booklets known as Wise Buy Guides to help you make informed choices when buying equipment.

Regular open mornings are held here on a Wednesday morning between 10am and 1pm unless otherwise stated. PLEASE NOTE our next open morning is Beds, Hoists and Small Handling Equipment for Adults and Children (including bariatric equipment) (81KB - pdf help) with a workshop being held at 10.30 a.m. giving an update on bed equipment by ILC staff. This event will be held on Wednesday 21st January 2009 at Isca House, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8DS.

Training days are organised for staff both here and around the County. We have a course brochure (124KB - pdf help) which is available here.

What's new

The Independent Living Centre has moved to ISCA HOUSE, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8DS.
We are sharing a premises with Living Options Devon, a charitable organisation working with and for people with disabilities.

Find out the latest on new product information and warnings.

Download our latest newsletter (117KB - pdf help).

Download a list of forthcoming events (86KB - pdf help) for this year and now we have a list of events up until July next year, please click here (76KB - pdf help) to view!

How to contact us

Independent Living Centre
Isca House
Haven Road
Exeter
EX2 8DS

Directions and Map

Tel. 01392 687276
Fax. 01392 423427

email:ilc-exeter@devon.gov.uk

When to visit

You are welcome to drop in for an informal chat on any Wednesday morning between 10am and 1pm. or make an appointment to see an occupational therapist Monday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm or on Friday from 10am to 1pm.

Unfortunately we are unable to make home visits. You can contact your local Social Services office via Care Direct on 0845 155 1007 instead, who can also provide you with a list of equipment suppliers.

There is plenty of parking in a large car park but you will need to follow the directions carefully as we are not that easy to find.

Bus PR5 from South Street to The Range and walk through car park onto Haven Road, turn right and follow the river (on your left). Walk past the Welcome Inn and there are a few steps up to the building which is on the right.

Full details are contained within the Park and Ride Guide.

More information

Download our leaflet to find out more (2.41MB - pdf help)

If you have used equipment for sale or are looking for good second hand items contact us, we can help.

Devon County Council