Request 1

In the last 5 years, how many walking frames (including zimmer frames, wheeled walkers, rollators and pick-up walkers) and how many walking sticks have been issued to patients by your CCG? Please include separate numbers for each category of walking aid.

What was the total spend by your CCG on the above for each of the last 5 years? (if possible, please break this down by year and item type).

Response 1

RCCG do not issue equipment, however, you may wish to contact The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Freedom of Information Dept at freedomofinformation@rothgen.nhs.uk. Please put Freedom of Information in the Subject Line.

Request 2

How many of the above have been returned to your CCG by patients over the last 5 years? (if possible, please break this down by year and item type).

Response 2

Please see response 1.

Request 3

Of those returned, how many were deemed fit for re-use and how many were classed as unfit for re-issue?

Response 3

Please see response 1.