List of Assistive Technology available through HSE

Moving and Handling

Manual Handling AidsTransfer board standard short
Transfer board Extra-large short
Transfer board 19 standard long
Transfer board Extra-Large long
Transfer board curved (banana)
Transfer slide board with slide sheet cover
Swivel disc
A transfer board with sliding swivel disc
Manual handling belt in a range of sizes
Sliding sheet standard single or double bed size
Sliding sheet multi directional single or double bed size
Standing and transfer turning aid
Powered HoistsStanding hoist with thoracic sling
Mobile floor hoist (Passive hoist)
Freestanding bed head hoist
Portable overhead gantry hoist, free standing frame
Slings for powered hoistsThoracic sling for sit to stand hoist
Universal sling
High back universal sling with head support
Toileting sling
Bathing sling
Amputee sling
ll day / in situ sling

Augmentative, Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology and Mounts

Light Tech Basic Communication Aids (no voice output )Communication cards and boards and folders
Picture communication systems, charts and books
Software to develop all of the above
Mid Tech Electronic Communication Devices (with voice output)Electronic communication device with or without overlay
Communication book/photo album
Switch communicator with recorded message
Static display board with message and overlays in variations of cell size and number
Software to develop cell overlays
High Tech Electronic Communication Devices, Speech generating Devices (SGD) and softwareElectronic voice output communication aid with software package
Software to operate AAC device compatible with SGD above
Software to develop communication skills compatible with SGD above
High Tech ICT Devices and Software for use as the primary AAC Communication AidLaptop, smart phone (IOS or Android), tablet (hardware only)
Customised desktop or tablet, adapted for individual service user
Software to operate AAC ICT device compatible with above
Software to develop communication skills compatible with ICT device above
Assistive Technology and AAC Access/Integration (switches) /mounts/ protection)Switches: a range of switch options
Switch adaptor / connector
Joysticks: A range of joystick options including customised when no listed/contracted option suffices
Pointers: head pointer or infrared beam
Hardware: alternative adapted mouse / keyboard
Eye gaze access: enabling device and E Tran Frames
Mounts product specific or universal for AAC devices and/or switch access: tablet/table top/wheelchair/desk/floor

Keypad guard/cover or waterproof guard or key cover

Carry case

Power wheelchair interconnection
AAC Replacement Parts and MiscellaneousReplacement parts, batteries, chargers

Bluetooth adapter

App. credit: communication specific only (Apple, Android or Windows)

Stylus pens
Environmental Control solutions: OptionsInterfaced to AAC devices /access /Wi-Fi commercially available/power wheelchair actualizer
Voice Amplifiers and AccessoriesCriteria Hands-free voice amplifier: range of contracted options (head, clothing, over ear, collar)

Standing and Walking Mobility Aids

Mobility Safety RailsGrab rail
Banister or hall rail
Newel post rail
Drop down rail with weight bearing support leg
L shaped rail
Household TrolleyFour wheeled, height adjustable, household trolley, two trays
Walking SticksWalking stick: wooden
Walking stick: metal, height adjustable
PodsTripod: height adjustable
Quadra pod: height adjustable
CrutchesCrutch: elbow standard
Crutch: elbow bariatric
Crutch: elbow, permanent user, fixed height
Crutch: axilla, double height adjustable
Crutch: elbow, forearm/gutter, height adjustable
Walking FramesWalking frame: unwheeled, height adjustable
Walking frame : two wheeled, height adjustable
Walking frame: four wheeled forearm platform / pulpit, height adjustable
Walking frame: forearm gutter, height adjustable
RollatorsRollator: two wheeled, height adjustable
Rollator: three wheeled, height adjustable
Rollator: four wheeled, height adjustable
Rollator: four wheeled, height adjustable, bariatric frame
Rollator: four wheeled, height adjustable, heavy duty frame
Rollator: four wheeled, height adjustable, active user
Accessories /Replacement Parts for Mobility AidsSlip knot ferrules
Wheels
Walker skis
Paediatric WalkersReverse walker / postural control walker, height and depth adjustable
Gait trainer for marginal walker
Gait trainer for complex walker
Paediatric Standing FramesStanding frame: prone, height adjustable
Standing frame: upright, height adjustable
Standing frame: supine, height adjustable
Standing frame: multi positional
Standing frame: mobile self-propelling, height adjustable
Adult Standing FramesStanding frame; hydraulic
Standing frame: electric

Aids for Daily Living

Toileting AidsRaised toilet seat
Toilet seat and frame, height adjustable
Raised toilet seat and frame, height adjustable
Toilet surround, height adjustable
Bed pan with lid
Urinal bottle
Bottom wiper
Toilet Commodes (Shower Chair/ Commode)Commode: static, height adjustable
Attendant propelled commode and toilet chair
Commode pans and lids
Showering and Bathing AidsShower stools and static shower chair
Shower stool: standard, height adjustable
Shower stool: corner, compact
Shower stool: wall mounted, fold away, with legs
Shower chair: static, height adjustable
Attendant propelled shower chair with wheels
Attendant propelled three in one shower chair and commode and toilet chair
Attendant propelled three in one tilt in space shower chair and commode and toilet chair
Self-propelled three in one shower chair and toilet chair and commode
Shower trolley: powered, height adjustable
Manual Bathing AidsBath boards
Bath stool with no back: positioned in the bath or suspended from the bath rim
Bath seat with back: positioned in the bath or suspended from the bath rim
Bath board and seat combined
Swivel bath seat
Powered Bath LiftPowered bath lift with recline back option
Bathing AccessoryBath step modular
Paediatric Showering and Bathing AidsBathing support ring
Corner bath seat
Bath tub seat with reclining sling seat
Wheel in shower chair with reclining sling seat
Reclining sling seat for bath tub or wheel in shower chair
Paediatric powered bath lift
Paediatric powered bath liftSpecialised adapted cutlery (set or single utensil)
Dysphagia/swallowing spoons
Adapted ware
Feeding system / spoon raiser: manual or automated option
Adapted cups
Dysphagia cups
Adapted straws
Specialised adapted bottles and teats
FEDS programmes including software
Specialised Chairs: Adult stools and chairs for use in a non-residential home setting.Perching stool
Orthopaedic high back chair
Dual motor rise and recline chair
Adult postural support chair on wheels
Chair sensor, safety alarm pad
Paediatric chairs for use at homeCorner seat / floor sitter with pommel and tray attachment
Contoured solid foam floor sitter and base with ‘H’ style integrated harness and option of tray/table
Basic positioning activity chair: minimal adjustability and postural support. Standard low height chair for floor use
Multi adjustable activity chair: moderate adjustability and postural support with set height seat base or highlow base pedal activated   
Tilt in space multi adjustable activity chair: moderate to high adjustability and support with high-low base, pedal or power activated and frame only option for third party seating
Tilt in Space: high-low base only option from above
Pelvic positional saddle seat, height adjustable with pelvic tilt and options for postural trunk support

Therapeutic Aids

Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (TENS) and Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation (NMES)TENS unit
TENS electrodes and battery
NMES unit
NMES: for continence
NMES: with biofeedback for incontinence
NMES: for knee muscle strength
NMES: electrodes
Continence probes for NMES unit
Continence guard women’s health
Exercise AidsManual pedal exercise unit: lower and upper limb
Powered, passive/active pedal exercise unit: lower and upper limb, lower limb, lower limb, paediatric
Shoulder pulley unit
Positioning Support AidsWedges
Rolls
Paediatric multipurpose wedge/roll positioning system
Bed/sleep positioning: foam modular
Bed/sleep positioning: air vac
Compression Garments for the prevention and management of Lymphoedema and Chronic OedemaLower limb ready to wear
Lower limb Made To Measure (MTM). May include lower trunk if indicated
Upper limb ready to wear
Upper limb Made To Measure (MTM). May include upper trunk as indicated.
Miscellaneous garments ready to wear or made to measure
Wraps
Night garments
Replacement compression garments
Compression Garments for the healing of Burns and reduced scarringBurns compression garments: made to measure
Dynamic lycra Compression GarmentsDynamic lycra garments
Oral Motor AidsSensory aids: brushes, tubes/chews, vibrators, suction tooth brushes
Jaw rehabilitation system and pads: for those with teeth and without teeth
Oral motor exercise tools, e.g. oral light
Expiratory muscle strength trainer: for use related to the development of OM, speech or FEDS skills
Software to develop oral motor skills

Domestic Bed Aids, Electric Profiling Beds and Pressure Reducing Mattresses and Elbow/Heel/Foot Protectors

Aids for Domestic BedsMonkey pole: freestanding for domestic bed
Bed lever (bed bar) for domestic bed
Electric Profiling Beds and Attachments for Electric Profiling BedsElectric profiling bed: 3ft (0.91m) wide, dual height adjustable
Electric profiling bed: 4ft (1.2m) wide mediatric, standard height adjustable
Electric profiling bed: 4ft (1.2m) or > 4ft (1.2m) wide bariatric, standard height adjustable
Monkey pole attachment secured to profile bed
Bed length extender attachment for profile bed (extender may be secured to bed or integrated)
Mattress extension pad compatible with bed length extender
Bed lever (bed bar/bed loop) for profile bed, secured to profile bed
Bed rails
Bumper pads for bed rails
Bed Aids for use with Domestic or Electric Profiling BedsBed cradle

Over bed table, height adjustable
Falls crash mat, size to fit under bed for storage
Bed sensor, safety alarm pad
Elbow, heel and foot protectors (gel, foam, air options)
Pressure relieving mattresses for use on the domestic bed
Pressure Reducing Mattressestem Descriptor Prescribing Criteria Specialised memory foam mattress, static Product compatibility at Risk 10+ ( 10-15)
Non powered overlay Product compatibility At Risk 10+ ( 10-15)
Specialised memory high specification high density foam / hybrid (foam and air cells) mattress, static Product compatibility High Risk 15+ (15 -20) and At Risk 10+ ( 10-15)
Powered dynamic foam and air mattress Product compatibility High Risk 15+ (15 -20)
Powered, dynamic, standard cycle, air alternating mattress Product compatibility High Risk 15+ (15 -20)
Powered, dynamic air alternating mattress standard cycle Product compatibility Very high Risk 20+ ( 20 and >)
Powered, dynamic, higher specification air alternating mattressProduct compatibility High Risk 15+ (15 -20)
Powered, dynamic, air alternating and rotational mattress and bed
Replacement mattress covers for all of above
Profiling Height Adjustable Paediatric CotPaediatric cot height adjustable

Wheeled Mobility, Compatible Seating Systems and Cushions

Paediatric Special Needs BuggiesBuggy liner postural seat for postural support
Tilt in space folding buggy medium support
Tilt in space folding buggy high postural support
Tilt in space folding buggy frame only
Basic utility umbrella style folding buggy, sling style seat
Heavy duty utility umbrella style folding buggy, sling style seat
Paediatric manual wheelchairsBasic folding lightweight self-propelled 8”
Basic folding lightweight self-propelled
Tilt in space folding lightweight self or attendant propelled
Tilt in space rigid frame, durable, attendant propelled
Tilt in space folding frame, durable, attendant propelled
Tilt in space frame only option for moulded or third party customised/modular seating systems
Active user folding lightweight self-propelled
Active user rigid frame lightweight self-propelled
Heavy duty robust frame, option of attendant or self-propelled wheels
Paediatric powered wheelchairsBasic entry level paediatric power chair

Paediatric tilt in space rear wheel drive power chair

Paediatric tilt in space mid wheel drive power chair
Adult manual wheelchairsBasic folding, attendant propelled/transit

Basic folding, self-propelled

Basic folding lightweight attendant propelled or self-propelled

Configurable: standard self-propelled
configurable: bariatric self-propelled

Configurable: heavy duty, robust attendant propelled or self-propelled

Rigid frame lightweight, self-propelled

Rigid frame non-adjustable, customised, self-propelled

Tilt in space standard

Tilt in space configurable

Tilt in space heavy duty, robust, attendant or self-propelled

Tilt in space adult frame only option for moulded / customised seating
‘Add on’ non powered and powered assistance for manual wheelchairsNon powered: Assist wheels

Non Powered: lever propulsion system

Non powered one arm drive wheelchair: Lever or double wheel rim system

Powered: Power pack attendant operated

Powered: Add on power drive user operated

Powered: Assist wheels: wheel rim or joystick option
Adult powered wheelchairsPowered Adult basic mid wheel drive

Powered Adult basic rear wheel drive

Powered Adult Basic adjustable frame mid wheel drive

Powered Adult basic adjustable width rear wheel drive

Powered adult indoor/outdoor adjustable mid wheel drive

Powered adult indoor/outdoor adjustable rear wheel drive

Powered adult Outdoor/Indoor adjustable mid wheel drive

Powered adult outdoor/indoor adjustable rear wheel drive

Powered adult outdoor/ indoor extra-large

Powered adult outdoor/ indoor heavy duty
Expandable Electronic Controller and Drive. Add on Options for Adult and Paediatric Power chairsAdditional Drive Control (ADC) that interfaces with the power actuator and bus cables for actuator connectivity

Expandable additional drive control for post respective installation on existing power chairs
Adult Mobility ScootersMobility scooter adult four wheel

Heavy mobility scooter adult four wheel
Accessories and Parts for manual and powered buggies and wheelchairsTray for wheelchair , Brakes: alternative grip options e.g. scissor , extended handles, Oxygen cylinder holder, Leg rest options e.g. elevated, Amputee leg rest right/left/bilateral, Rain cover for buggy or rain cape for wheelchair

Spare parts and necessary tools for all above buggies, wheelchairs (manual and power) and compatible seating
Primary and Secondary Postural Support Devices (PSD) compatible with Paediatric and Adult Wheeled Mobility equipment – Seating SystemsSupport Devices that can be configured as required
Pressure Reducing CushionsSpecialised memory foam cushion (At Risk 10-15)
Foam and gel/ fluid cushion (At Risk 10-15)
Pressure reducing cushions ‘High Risk’Air cushion, static

Foam and gel/fluid cushion or foam and air cushion

Air cushion single valve, inflatable with pump/nonmotorised (dynamic/active)

Air cushion dual or multi valve, inflatable with pump /nonmotorised (dynamic/active)
Pressure reducing cushions ‘Very High Risk’Foam and gel/fluid cushion or foam and air cushion

Air cushion single valve, inflatable with pump/nonmotorised (dynamic/active)

Air cushion dual or multi valve, inflatable with pump /nonmotorised (dynamic/active)

Air cell cushion, non-inflatable
Pack of replacement cells for air cell cushion, non-inflatable
‘No Risk’ short term cushion‘No Risk’ short term temporary cushion
Postural Support CushionsSeating system that only interfaces with own brand buggy/wheelchair

Third party seating system that interfaces with another branded buggy/wheelchair

Custom seating systems
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