The Equipment Registry is a referral service aimed at linking people who have used medical equipment they wish to buy or sell.
The Registry is operated by Volunteers of the South Vancouver Seniors Network.
The Registry lists a wide variety of equipment, including:
- Bath Aides
- Bed Side Rails, Bed Tables
- Crutches
- Commodes
- Companion Chairs
- Elevators
- Geriatric Chairs
- Grab Bars and Poles
- Hospital Beds
- Patient Lifts
- Stair Glides
- Trapeze Bars
- Toilet Aids
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Lifts, Wheelchair Ramps
Anyone who is in need of the services offered by the Registry may use it.
Cost
It does not cost anything to register with the Registry. However, monetary donations are gladly accepted to help cover the costs of operating the Registry. Income Tax Receipts are available.
The Registry is funded by:
- Your donations
- The South Vancouver Seniors' Network
- The City of Vancouver
Although there is no charge for the Registry's services, you can understand that there are certain costs involved. If you find the service useful, please consider making a donation and help keep the Registry in operation.
Please send donations to:
South Vancouver Seniors Network
6470 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P 3X7
Register
Before placing a request for equipment, we recommend that you check with your doctor, nurse, occupational or physical therapist, or health care provider to ensure you are requesting suitable equipment.
What to do?
- Contact the Equipment Registry by calling 604 324 3670 between 10.00am and 3.00pm on Tuesdays through Fridays.
There is also an answering service which receives calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Messages may be left at any time.
When calling us to list equipment, please provide as many details as possible. For example, things to consider for a wheelchair would include: Height (floor to seat), width and depth of seat, weight, special features, etc.
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Complete and send the registration forms online. You can find them under Registration Forms.
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Download the forms for printing at Registration Forms. You can fax the completed forms to 604 324 8277, or send them by mail to:
South Vancouver Seniors Network
Equipment Registry
6470 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P 3X7
Please note
Items listed on the Registry will remain on file for six months unless otherwise requested.
We try to keep our information up to date. Please let us know if
- you have obtained the equipment you were looking for or
- you have sold the equipment you have listed with us.