Information for Parents and Carers of Children with - Dundee City ...
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What happens after the assessment?<br />
The equipment may be provided by one, two or all three <strong>of</strong> the following services:<br />
• Health – Equipment can be provided in the home to assist <strong>with</strong> nursing needs.<br />
• Education – Equipment can be provided to enable your child to take part in the schools<br />
educational programme <strong>and</strong> activities.<br />
• Social Services – Equipment can be provided in the home to promote independent<br />
living.<br />
When will the child receive the equipment?<br />
Where possible times will be given <strong>for</strong> delivery <strong>of</strong> the equipment. You will be shown how to<br />
work the equipment.<br />
What happens if the equipment breaks or needs serviced?<br />
Under normal conditions equipment <strong>and</strong> repair will be replaced free. A contact number will<br />
be given by the supplier.<br />
If I am not happy <strong>with</strong> the service, what can I do?<br />
Health <strong>and</strong> local authority services operate a complaints procedure. Ask you therapist or<br />
district nurse <strong>for</strong> a leaflet.<br />
Contact Numbers<br />
Social Services<br />
<strong>Dundee</strong> <strong>City</strong> OT Tel: 01382 307650<br />
NHS<br />
<strong>Dundee</strong> OT Tel: 01382 535100<br />
Physiotherapists<br />
<strong>Dundee</strong> Senior Tel: 01382 8230223<br />
Education<br />
<strong>Dundee</strong> Co-ordinator (Additional Support Needs) Tel: 01382 433984<br />
Communication Aids<br />
Speech & Language Therapy Manager<br />
<strong>Dundee</strong> Tel: 01382 346550<br />
Other Equipment Services<br />
Wheelchair Service Tayside Tel: 01382 496300<br />
Disabled Living Centre Tel: 01382 436860<br />
<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> Pack – <strong>Children</strong>’s Services 45
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