Gaining
more independence in your Life
This is
from the 25% Group Newsletter
Known as
environmental controls, this is a device used by people, with serious
neurological problems, to have a bit more control over their life. From a small
black box which can either be by your bed, or attached to an electric wheel
chair, if you are more mobile. You can use it to make and receive phone calls,
turn the light on and off, remote control, to see who is at the door, from your
bed, and unlock the door to them. It also allows you to remotely open the door for them. Plus open and shut
curtains, there isn’t much it can’t do.
This
equipment is funded and maintained, by the NHS, an assessment is carried out,
at your home, by a neuro specialist, and the box is programmed, by a specialist
engineer. You do need a referral from your GP for this. If you are receiving
Continuing Health Care Funding, ask your Case Manager, or GP, Physio or Social
Worker.x
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