Prescribing equipment

The following guidance documents are provided to assist clinicians in decisions around the provision of equipment.

Guidance on Prescribing Equipment

• Criteria for the supply of riser recliner chairs 
• Criteria for the supply of hospital beds into residential care homes
• Dermis Plus Prevent
• Frequently requested information on pressure relieving equipment
• Pressure relieving equipment formulary (Adults) – A guide for community clinicians

The previous versions of the Mattress selection guide, cushion selection guide and Guide to heel protectors have now been amalgamated into the’ Pressure Ulcer Equipment Formulary (Adults: A guide for clinicians’ and can be found at the back of this document.