How to Order Equipment - IMNDA %

How to Order Equipment

For people with a confirmed diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease and registered with IMNDA, equipment can be ordered from the IMNDA. Healthcare Professionals, please check HSE stock prior to seeking equipment.

If the desired equipment is not available from the HSE, please follow the below to request equipment from the IMNDA. All equipment must be reusable.

IMNDA stock is stored with HC21. We use Asset Track to monitor our equipment. If you wish to be registered with Asset Track to view our stock please email us for login details: services@imnda.ie

  • Please email in to services@imnda.ie for all queries.
  • Send your request, with client’s name and date of birth.
  • View all our stock via Asset Track.
  • If no access to Asset Track please request a list of what we currently have in stock.
  • You can choose the piece of equipment from our stock bank.
  • When you have chosen the equipment, we will send a requisite form for you to sign.
  • Once equipment is identified and as available, the IMND will arrange delivery from HC21.
  • If in stock, equipment can take up to 2 weeks from order.
  • If the item you require is not in stock, we require that the submission for funding goes to the HSE first.
  • If the HSE are not in a position to fund the item, or the timeframe is not suitable for the person with MND needs, we will endeavour to purchase the item.
  • All equipment must be reusable for IMNDA to purchase it.
  • We require 3 quotes to be supplied by you, in advance of purchasing the item/s. Please choose a company based in Ireland. There are many issues with Vat/Tax/Duty Fees with equipment purchased from the UK . Please also request a time frame for delivery from the supplier.
  • Please allow at least 3 months for some items i.e., Powered Wheelchairs, Wheelchair parts.
  • Please advise the person requiring the equipment that it is on loan from the IMNDA.
  • It is the responsibility of the HCP who ordered the equipment to communicate about delivery times etc. to the person who needs the equipment. 
  • Once the equipment is no longer needed, please contact IMNDA for collection (Not Fannin’s).
If you have queries about the person with MND, please contact our IMNDA nurses.

Communication Aids

  • iPads, already downloaded with Predictable, and Speak Unique
  • Headsets ( for recording Speak Unique)
  • Voice Recorders
  • Voice Amplifiers
  • Call Bells/ Buddy Buttons
  • Task Alarms, both Landline/ GSM

Assistive Technology in collaboration with  CRC-Enable Ireland

  • Eye Gaze
  • Grid Pad 12/15
  • All relevant accessories
  • Please note, ATSS must be assessed by the CRC/Enable Ireland or a qualified OT as this is a specialist area
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Nurses contact List here:

  • Fidelma Rutledge 0872043332
  • Eithne Cawley 0877941615
  • Áine McFadden 0876571691
  • Louise Hennessy 0873826209
  • Kathryn Foley 0879117614
  • Maire Hayes 0871809327

Equipment NOT Provided by IMNDA :

  • Mobile Scooters
  • Feeding items- cutlery, aids etc.
  • House Adaptations/Bathroom Adaptations- Indoor Lifts- please ask clients to apply to their local County Council
  • Mobile Phones- Laptops
  • Double Partner Beds
  • Through floor lifts
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What IMNDA do provide  

Bathroom and Toileting equipment

  • Shower Chairs/Commodes/Toilet Surround Frames/ Bio Bidet

Bedrooms Aids- Can be requested by IMNDA Nurse- OT-PHN

  • 3ft Single Beds
  • 4ft Beds
  • 4ft 6 Beds
  • All beds are single Profiling.
  • All size Mattresses- High Spec Foam- Hybrid- Air

Mobility Aids

  • Powered Wheelchairs
  • Manual Wheelchairs- (We Request that an OT can assess the client first)

Moving and Handling

  • Hoists
  • Slings
  • Transfer Aids
  • Liftup Raizer Mobile Lifting Chair
  • We request that an OT can assess the client first

Stairlifts

Please contact Lisa services@imnda.ie 

This can take anywhere from 1 week to 3 weeks depending on availability of parts.

 

Communication Aids

  • iPads, already downloaded with Predictable, and Speak Unique.
  • Headsets ( for recording Speak Unique)
  • Voice Recorders
  • Voice Amplifiers
  • Call Bells/ Buddy Buttons
  • Task Alarms, both Landline/ GSM-

Assistive Technology in collaboration with  CRC-Enable Ireland

  • Eye Gaze
  • Grid Pad 12/15
  • All relevant accessories
  • Please note, ATSS must be assessed by the CRC/Enable Ireland or a qualified OT as this is a specialist area

Seating and Positioning

  • Riser Recliners
  • Seating Matters Tilt in Space Chairs
  • Comfort Chairs and Variety of Cushions
  • We request that an OT can assess the client first

Physio Equipment

  • Motomed – This is an active/passive trainer for legs and arms. We leave this with the client for as along as is necessary ( HSE only 3 Months)
  • Neck Collars – Heads First and TalarMade