- Description
- Provides short term medical equipment loans.
Service offers:
- equipment provided for a maximum of three months
- loans for medical aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, commodes, raised toilet seats and bath seats
- in the event of long-term or permanent need, the client may borrow the equipment while making arrangements for other equipment either through Aids to Daily Living or by purchase
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to individuals with written referrals.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Referral from one of the health care professionals listed below:
- Doctor
- Chiropractor
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Respiratory Therapist
Referral Process: Yes,A written referral is required from rehabilitation specialists.
Waiting Period: Yes,Items will be provided based on availability
- Telephone
- 403-273-4426
- Web Site
- http://www.redcross.ca/where-we-work/in-canada/alberta/alberta-specific-programs/health-equipment-loan-program
- WeCare@redcross.ca
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Documents Required
A written referral is required from rehabilitation specialists.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- July 6, 2023
- Address
- #7, 3140 14 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB, T2A 6J4
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:30 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:30 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:30 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:30 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Closed for 1 hour at lunch
