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Assistive device services

  • Service
  • Helsinki
  • Public service

You can borrow the most common assistive devices without an appointment or referral. The most common assistive devices include

- crutches

- rollator

- basic wheel chair

- raised toilet seat

- shower chair

- sock aid

- grabber tool.

Your relative, loved one or other interested party can do business on your behalf with your Kela card, official ID or a power of attorney signed by y ...

Do the following

Assistive device services customer service - Customer service email: sotepe.apuvalinepalvelut@hel.fi

To whom and on what terms

The service is only for the residents of Helsinki.

Background information

In order to obtain an assistive device for medical rehabilitation, the need for the device must first be determined by an expert in the field. Depending on the case, this expert may be a doctor, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or assistant physiotherapist. Assistive devices include wheelchairs, walking sticks, shower seats and devices that support their user’s vision, hearing and communication.

Assistive devices can be borrowed for a short period without an expert’s statement. Assistive devices that can be borrowed free of charge from public health care services include crutches, walking sticks, raised toilet seats, bed raisers, wheelchairs and walking frames.

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Updated: 27/3/2024