Coronavirus (COVID-19)
During the coming weeks, we know that some schools and colleges are closing or partially closing, which will affect EHC assessments, EHCP reviews and provision in school during this time. All of our advice for schools and parents about Coronavirus and its impact on SEND is available here.
Devon Information Advice and Support (DiAS) also offer information about coronavirus, school, education and SEND.
Physical Impairments
What services are there?
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
Exeter mobility centre has the contract for Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Wheelchair services in Devon.
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.
Dame Hannah Rogers provides AAC systems and aids for people with highly complex needs who may fit the ‘Criteria for NHS England Specialist Services’.
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Pathway – December 2018
How do I access these services?
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.
Useful Information
Babcock Physical Difficulties Advisory Team
updates 11/04/19 sendlocaloffer@devon.gov.uk