Leasing of motorised variable height beds to eligible persons living in the community

Overview

Persons over 60 years of age or persons under 60 years of age who are in possession of the European Disability card issued by Agenzija Sapport, still living in the community, and are bed bound, can lease a motorised variable-height bed.

What you'll get

  • A detailed assessment by a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist in the person’s home to determine whether a person is eligible for this service.
  • The eligible person will need to pay twenty-nine euros and fifty euro cents (€29.50) per month which includes VAT and delivery. The Active Ageing and Community Care will pay the rest of the leasing fee per month.
  • The monthly rent will be paid in full by Active Ageing and Community Care for those who possess a valid pink form issued by the Department of Social Security.
  • The motorised variable-height bed will be delivered to the eligible person’s house and assembled on-site within fifteen (15) working days from the notification to the contractor by Active Ageing and Community Care.

Eligibility

This service is aimed at those persons who live in the community and are 60 years of age and over and persons under 60 years of age who are in possession of the European Disability card issued by Agenzija Sapport, and/or are:

  • bed bound;
  • have transferring difficulties;
  • are at high risk of getting contractures;
  • require good body alignment related to other comorbidities.

 

Termination of Service

 

The client can terminate the service for any reason at any time during the lease period.  In this regard, the client or his/her relatives are to immediately inform the Active Ageing and Community Care that the service is no longer required.  The contractor will collect the bed within two (2) days of being notified.  The leasing fee will terminate on the day that Active Ageing and Community Care is notified that the service is no longer required.

 

How to apply

Apply Here

Documentation required

Filled in the application form including the medical report signed by the General Practitioner. One can mark the Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Service to apply for this service.