Occupational therapy service

Equipment for your home

There are lots of items you can get around the home to make tasks easier, these will be assessed on individual needs and include:

• Raised toilet seat
• chair raisers
• perching stools

To request a commode please contact your GP and ask to speak to the District Nursing team

Walking Aids

If your request is solely for walking aids please contact your GP so you can be referred to Community Physiotherapy for a mobility assessment.

Replacement of broken equipment

To request a replacement or repair of broken equipment for any broken equipment supplied please contact Millbrook Healthcare Ltd:

• Telephone: 0330 124 1219

Wheelchair services

If your request is solely for a wheelchair, contact your GP who can refer you to the Wheelchair Service for an assessment.

To request a repair of a broken wheelchair please contact wheelchair repair:

• Telephone: 01536 511025

Mobility scooters

Mobility scooters can be purchased directly from a mobility scooter retailer. You may want to consider where you store and charge your scooter before purchasing as there is limited assistance with storage and access solutions. Wheelchair and mobility scooters are not provider by North Northamptonshire council.

Get equipment

Complete the below referral form to request an assessment by the Occupational Therapy service.

You can also call 0300 126 3000, and select Option 1, Option 2 and Option 2 to complete a referral.

Last updated 30 January 2025