Lincolnshire Community Equipment Services (LCES)

The LCES is a loan Service which is required to help meet the Health and Social Care needs of people of all ages, including children, who have long term conditions and disabilities. As a jointly commissioned contract between the LCC and Lincolnshire CCG, it is a key contributor to the Health and Social Care integration agenda. The community equipment is supplied, maintained, collected, recycled and stored by the Service Provider. The equipment provided is summarised below:

• Simple Aids to Daily Living (SADLs) – small selection of products to aid independent living including perching stools, trolleys, bathing and toileting aids, and walking aids;
• Complex Aids to Daily Living (CADLs) – includes hoists, slings, powered equipment and specialist bathing equipment; beds / accessories, nursing and pressure care equipment;
• Bespoke / Non-Stock Equipment – includes items that do not form part of the standard equipment product range and are instead additional ‘one-off’ items that meet the Patient's/Customer's assessed needs;
• Provision of Ceiling Track Hoists, Ramps and Rails;
• Provision of Weighing Scales Service.