My experience of using equipment to live better with a disability

The Public Health Agency (PHA) want to hear about your experience of using Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust-supplied equipment that helps you live more independently. By sharing your story, you can help them to improve services for everyone across Northern Ireland.

What do we mean by ‘equipment’?

This includes items that make daily life easier, such as:

• Community Equipment Services: walking aids, shower seats, hoists, hospital/profile beds or bed rails
• Wheelchairs
• Minor Adaptations: Small changes to the home—like adding handrails
• Home Lifts / Overhead Tracking Hoists
• Electronic Assistive Technology: Tools for communicating, controlling home appliances or using telecare systems e.g. fall/flood/chair sensors

Why share your experience?

In 2024, the Department of Health reviewed these services across Northern Ireland. The review found good practice but also highlighted the need to improve the experience for people who use this equipment.

The 10,000 MORE Voices initiative was created to listen to people who use health and social care services. Your feedback will help PHA:

• Understand what works well
• Identify areas for improvement
• Shape better services for the future

How people can take part

Participants can share their story by completing the online form using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/10KMVAT

Who can share a story?

• People who use this type of equipment
• Carers
• Family members

Accessibility options

To ensure the project is as inclusive as possible:

• Hard copies of the survey are available on request.
• Easy Read versions are available.
• Assistance to complete the survey can be arranged for anyone who needs support.

To request any of these formats, or for any general queries, please contact 10000morevoices@hscni.net / 02895 361124