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Patient Information

Buckingham Caddy

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/information/buckingham-caddy

What is the Buckingham caddy for?

This leaflet is for patients who have been assessed as needing a Buckingham caddy to improve independence in the home. It is also for the families, carers and professionals supporting you.

The caddy can help you to transport daily items such as a hot drink or plate of food when you are moving around your home.

Photo of walking aid with container at the front

Maximum weight limit 2kg (or 4.4 lbs)

When should you not use a Buckingham caddy?

Do not use the caddy:

  • if you have not been assessed as needing one
  • outdoors
  • through narrow doors and down steps
  • in a cluttered environment
  • to transport items that may cause the plastic to melt such as hot cooking pots and pans.

How to fit a Buckingham caddy

  1. Place the moulded slot behind the small compartment on the top of your walking frame.
  2. Slot the clips onto the vertical legs of the frame; clips can be adjusted to fit the width of your frame.
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Website address and QR code for a video which shows how to install
your caddy

https://youtu.be/FIcaF1wteno
QR Buckingham Caddy video

How to arrange to collect your Buckingham caddy or to request a repair for a broken caddy

Each borough’s provider and phone number is listed in the Contacts section below.



Contacts

Kingston - Medequip 0208 154 2922
Merton - Uniquis 0208 664 8860
Richmond - NRS 0300 100 0253
Surrey - Millbrook 0330 124 1247
Wandsworth - NRS 0300 100 0253

Translate Please speak to a member of staff before or during your visit to the hospital if you require translation.
Accessibility Please contact the Patient Experience Team on 020 8934 3850 if you need this information in a different format.
For information accessibility please visit Kingston Hospital AccessAble www.accessable.co.uk/kingston-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust
Support services

Visit the hospital website, ask a member of staff, or ring us for details.

www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk

Switchboard 020 8546 7711

  • ‘Find Us’ page for maps, transport, registering a blue badge, disabled access
  • Information, advice and support for patients and relatives (PALS) 020 8934 3993
  • Pastoral and Spiritual Support 020 8546 7711
  • Learning Disability Liaison Team 020 8934 6895
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Accessibility

Please contact the Patient Experience Team on 020 893 3850 if you need this information in a different format.
For detailed information on accessibility at Kingston Hospital visit Kingston Hospital AccessAble (https://www.accessable.co.uk/kingston-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust).


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