West Lothian Community Equipment Store (CES)
What is CES? CES is a jointly funded service between West Lothian Council and NHS Lothian.The service arranges the delivery uplift and maintenance of equipment to support people with physical disability, frailty or following surgery to remain at home longer.The service also manages the delivery of continence product in West Lothian. Where is CES? The Community Equipment Store (CES) is situated to the rear of St Johns Hospital. Contact details: ? Equipment contact 01506 523335 ? Continence contact 01506 523339 ? Fax: 01506 523336/ text : 07881 446632/ minicom: 01506 523334 ? Email: ces@westlothian.gov.uk How do I apply? ? To request an assessment for nursing equipment to support your care at home such as a commode or physiotherapy equipment to improve your mobility such as a walking frame, please contact your local Health Centre ? To request an assessment for Occupational Therapy equipment to improve your ability to carry out daily living tasks, such as raised toilet frame or a bath seat please contact Social Work duty on 01506 775666. ? A range of small equipment is available without an assessment through Occupational Therapy Self selection by contacting 01506 775608 or Social Work duty How much does it cost? ? There is no charge for equipment provided by CES. Some items are provided for a limited time eg. a high chair for 4 months following an operation or illness. Please click here to download the CES Service Standards.
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