Equipment Prescribing Guidelines

Equipment: TEMPORARY RAMPS: MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 16FT, 4.8m

Indications for Use/ Fitting considerations / Indications for Non-Use / Further Action to be Taken / Alternatives
Person has a SHORT TERM need for temporary ramps, EG:
  • End of life prognosis
  • A DFG has been or will be applied for and temporary provision is needed.
  • Short term illness or injury.
Person has a FACs eligible need for temporary ramps, EG:
  • The need to access essential servicessuch as hospital appointments, GP surgery, Day centre.
  • The need for carer respite: eg a rampwould enable someone to access respite facilities
Only one access will be adapted and must be the most cost effective and practical access.
Person and/or their carer must be assessed as safe using a ramped access.
Consider the following factors:
  • Are there any manhole covers that will be hidden by the proposed ramp?
  • Are there any down pipes at the side of the proposed ramp?
  • How steep is the pathway leading away from the step?
  • Will the door open outwards onto the proposed ramp?
  • Will the ramp block other doors used by family?
  • Will ramp block access to wheelie bins?
/ Where a permanent ramp is required this will need to be applied for through a DFG.
When it has been assessed that the person or their carer is unable to use a ramped access safely.
Where the environment indicates that a temporary ramp is not feasible. / CAN THE NEED BE MET BY PORTABLE RAMPS? Consider the core stock Suitcase ramps.
Ensure service user is aware that the Modular metal ramp is a SHORT TERM solution.
Provide the following information on the order form :
  • Which access requires ramping?
  • Width of doorway
  • Height of top step
  • Is a platform required?
  • Collection arrangements and a team contact number.
-If a DFG application is being processed CES will contact client at 6 months and will allow a further 6 months if the process is ongoing.
-If end of life, CES will contact client at 6 months and will contact prescriber if ramp is still needed.
-If the prescriber or team are no longer involved, CES will contact Care Direct for a review. / Permanent ramp – via a DFG or charity funding if DFG not appropriate, or Private Purchase
Non standard portable ramps with grabrails –contact ILC for advice,
Half steps and grabrails

08/10/2018 ILC Prescribing Guidelines