Devon Independent Living Integrated Service (DILIS) includes delivery and installation, servicing and maintenance, and collection of equipment that has been ordered by a prescriber, GP, nurse, therapist or a social services provider. DILIS also make adaptations to people’s homes.
Orthotics, Prosthetics, Wheelchairs and Special Seating
The Wheelchair Service assesses you for provision of:
Wheelchairs and children’s buggies if you have long-term mobility problems
Pressure care cushions for wheelchairs
Equipment to provide postural support in wheelchairs or buggies
The Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon wheelchair service provides assessments for people with mobility and other postural problems, supplying wheelchairs, pressure care cushions and accessories for wheelchairs in Plymouth, the South Hams and West Devon.
Vranch House provides the specialist wheelchair service for children who have been assessed by a community therapist as requiring specialist provision that cannot be provided by mainstream service.
Alternative and Augmented Communication
Vranch house provides an AAC intervention service. This service provides specialist Speech and Language Therapist input to help people use high-tech AAC systems.
Providing equipment is subject to the eligibility criteria agreed with NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group. To access these services, your child will need to be assessed and referred by a therapist.