York Hospital in plea for return of medical equipment (From York Press)
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York Hospital in plea for return of medical equipment
10:17am Wednesday 13th February 2013 in News
YORK Hospital has launched a “crutch amnesty” as staff appeal for the return of medical equipment.
The NHS has said items such as crutches which are not brought back, despite patients only needing them for a short time, cost thousands of pounds a year.
Simon Etches, charge nurse in the hospital’s emergency department, said many people forget to return the equipment and asked for them to search attics, garages and shed for the hospital’s property.
He said: “We have noticed our supply of crutches has gradually become more and more depleted, and we just want them back.”
Wheelchairs, walking sticks and walking frames are also being sought.
All equipment can be returned to the hospital’s accident and emergency reception or the physiotherapy and occupational therapy department reception.
Comments(4)
alfie
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2:04pm Wed 13 Feb 13
AnotherPointofView
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8:12pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Aldo wrote:I wholeheartedly agree.
Would it be an idea to take some form of deposit/security on these items.
I would also have a "fine" system for missing an NHS appointment. The Doctors all seem to have a list of "x" appointments missed last week.
If you had to pay a levy of £10-£20 for a missed appointment, you might think twice before missing an appointment. As the system is free, it's so easy for many to abuse it.
Paul Meoff
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8:45pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Aldo says...
11:17am Wed 13 Feb 13