Medequip Assistive Technology in partnership with Ross Care and Blatchford provide the Rotherham Equipment & Wheelchair Service (REWS) on behalf of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and the NHS.

Following an assessment, equipment will be provided on loan to support independent living.

To access equipment, you will need to have an Occupational Therapy Assessment. You can ask your GP for a referral or to enquire or request an assessment, you can contact your Council’s Social Care Team:

Single Point of Access (formerly Assessment Direct) online help and referral.

Rotherham Wheelchair Service referral: email cabsl.rotherhamwheelchairservices@nhs.net

Returning Equipment

If you have already benefited from equipment loaned to you that you no longer need, Medequip can arrange a free collection, to recycle and help others in need. Call 01709 916889 or email rotherham@medequip-uk.com.

Return yourself:

Eastwood Trading Estate
Chesterton Road
Rotherham
S65 1SU

Opening Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday — Friday

For more information about Medequip, please visit www.medequip-uk.com/contact/rotherham.

Further Independent Living Support Options

Self-care empowers you to live independently for longer, giving you the confidence to remain in your own home and complete everyday tasks safely.

For online advice, please visit medequip.livingmadeeasy.org.uk – an online self-assessment tool, giving you free impartial advice about all types of equipment, to make daily living easier.

For self-funded mobility and disability equipment options please visit www.manageathome.co.uk – Your Online Medequip Retail Store.

For self-funded telecare options please visit www.medequip-connect.com.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Medequip Assistive Technology

Telephone
01709 916889

E-mail
rotherham@medequip-uk.com

Website
www.medequip-uk.com/contact/rotherham

Social Media
@MedequipUK

External Links

Local Medequip Service Centre: www.medequip-uk.com/contact/rotherham
Online self-assessment: medequip.livingmadeeasy.org.uk
Manage At Home: www.manageathome.co.uk
Medequip Connect: www.medequip-connect.com