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

Place the moulded slot behind the small compartment on the top of your walking frame.
Slot the clips onto the vertical legs of the frame; clips can be adjusted to fit the width of your frame.

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

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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).

Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS)

PALS provides information, advice and support to patients and relatives.

Email: khft.pals@nhs.net

Phone: 020 8934 3993 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

Pastoral and Spiritual Support Service

We offer a multi-cultural approach serving people of all faiths and life philosophies.

Phone the hospital switchboard: 020 8546 7711 and ask for the Duty Chaplain, we are available 24 hours per day 7 days a week.

Learning Disability Liaison Service

We support patients and/or their carers to prepare for a visit, including help to organise reasonable adjustments.

Email: khft.learningdisabilityteam@nhs.net

Phone: 020 8934 6895 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)