Disabled People Promoting Independence and Change

SYCIL's  accessible demonstration kitchen

 

Donated by  ‘Howdens Joinery Co.’ and ‘Nottingham Rehab Supplies’. 


Alongside the kitchen, over 80 NEW pieces of equipment have been installed and labeled for demonstration purposes.

The Independent Living Unit

The Independent Living Unit aims to provide impartial advice about equipment and practical aspects of daily living for Disabled people, Carers and Professionals. Marianne our state registered Occupational Therapist is available to provide equipment assessments and advice both in the unit and the wider community.


As an "Open Referral" policy is in operation, anyone can contact the Independent Living Unit for an assessment with the Occupational Therapist without a referral from a GP or other professional. If you are wanting to visit the unit, it is advisable to make contact first to ensure that the area of interest and the Occupational Therapist are available.


A range of equipment on display is available for demonstration, assessments and training.


The Display areas are:

  • Bathroom: examples of level access showers, a variety of bathing equipment from standard board and seat to powered bath-lifts and toilet equipment
  • Kitchen: a functional kitchen with a range of lightweight and easy to use cutlery, crockery, kettle tippers, tin/jar openers and more!
  • Communication: a display of basic equipment with features to enhance use by people with hearing or visual impairments e.g. large buttons, amplified speech
  • Bedroom: variable posture beds, pressure-relieving overlays, hoists and transfer equipment
  • Seating: a range of high seat, easy riser, eclectic lift and recline chairs
  • Mobility: walking appliances, manual and powered wheelchairs and scooters
  • Stairs: three styles of stair lifts
  • Telecare: examples of stand alone telecare equipment to enable a carer to respond to any alarm raised
  • Examples of carer alert and central control alert equipment, from Chubb Attendo, to enable a carer or an outside control centre to respond to the alarm

If a piece of equipment is not currently available in the Unit, it is often possible to obtain products for "one off" assessments.


There is a comprehensive information service providing details of equipment, including where they can be purchased and their current cost. The unit does not supply equipment for purchase. An Independent Living Support Worker can assist where necessary.

Health and Social Care Therapists are able to bring their service users and carry out their own assessments in the different areas by appointment.

 


We Provide:

  • Information in the form of brochures, leaflets and provide local suppliers and manufacturers details.
  • New product training and demonstration days for Health and Social Care Professionals
  • Exhibitions and Open Days for disabled people, cares and professionals
  • Information and advice workshops offered to service users, carers and professionals
  • Outreach sessions to community groups, offering advice on what our service is and how this could be beneficial

If you know someone who may benefit from this service please use this Referral Form to pass their details on to us.

Important Action Points:

This section will be regularly updated with any important news bulletins regarding issues such as groups and equipment.

All Class 3 scooters, these can be identified as the ones to only be used on the road, need a "Nil" Road Tax Disc available from the DVLA. The Road Tax Disc is issued free of charge but is required by law. If purchasing a new or reconditioned Class 3 scooter the supplier should provide you with the details, some provide you with the form, of how to apply to the DVLA. Existing Class 3 scooter owners should apply directly to the DVLA for the form.

Mobility Pass

Severely disabled people who are unable to travel on public transport without assistance can qualify for a special Mobility Pass that enables a carer to travel with them free of charge.


For further information you can contact one of these information centres


Doncaster District

01302 735336


Rotherham District

01709 382121 ext 4005


Barnsley District

01226 775656


Sheffield District

0114 273 4897


For more information about Equipment or the Independent Living Unit please contact: Cheryl Stowe 01302 892948 Email: Cheryl.S@sycil.org