Members can borrow equipment on a short-term (up to three months) loan. The Society has wheel chairs, crutches, walkers, shower seats, canes, reachers, commodes, and raised toilet seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. This benefit is available as soon as you become a member.
When you’ve used GAS equipment for 3 months and feel that it is time for a permanent and personal aid, we recommend Mediquip. It is a local firm (Nanaimo) that will be there to provide service or repair unlike Amazon. Talk to Craig and he can also arrange delivery if necessary.
The Society is thrilled to accept donations of equipment to add to our stock. Unfortunately, we cannot store equipment that is large (such as hospital beds) or that is personal in nature (i.e., that cannot be easily cleaned).
To borrow, return or donate equipment, please make arrangements with the Equipment Manager.
Equipment Loans
Equipment Manager Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm (please do not call outside of these hours unless it is an emergency). Phone: 250-755-6576.
People borrowing equipment must sign a loan agreement and ensure that equipment is clean and disinfected upon return. Please note that we do not deliver equipment unless it is an emergency!
Please do not return equipment to the BC Ambulance Service on Church Street. The BC Ambulance Service is a separate organization and is not responsible for our equipment.