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Cardiff ALAC

COVID-19

Your referral to the Artificial Limb and Appliance Services.

Unfortunately, due to the current Coronavirus Pandemic we have had to significantly reduce our deliveries and patient visits in line with Government advice on social distancing and protection of both staff and vulnerable patients.

We are therefore unable to process your referral in a normal way, which may result in considerable delay.

In addition we are unable accept drop in appointments and may have to turn patients away if an appointment hasn’t been arranged. Please always ring to arrange an appointment before coming to the centre.

Your referral/ case will be/have been reviewed by a clinician and the following may occur:

  • The clinician may contact you to carry out an initial assessment on the phone.
  • The clinician may contact you or your referrer regarding any further treatment.
  • The clinician may put you on a waiting list and we will arrange an appointment when normal services resume.

If your condition deteriorates significantly while you are awaiting a review please contact us on

Cardiff ALAS    : 02921 848100
  • Option 1 - Wheelchair Service
  • Option 2 - Orthotic Service
  • Option 3 - Limb Prosthetic Service
  • Option 4 - Orbital Prosthetic Service
  • Option 5 - Electronic Assistive Technology Service

 

Service overview

Our services are provided on a lifetime basis. Cardiff ALAS alone has approximately 130 directly employed staff (medical, nursing, therapy, engineering, psychology, technical, clerical and managerial). They work closely as a multi-disciplinary team with sub-contractors and suppliers to deliver a suitable solution and maximise users potential for rehabilitation into their community.

Services Cardiff ALAC provides the following services:

  • Artificial Limb Service
  • Artificial Eye Service
  • Environmental Controls
  • Communication Aids
  • Orthotics
  • Wheelchair Service
  • War Pensioners

Finding Us

Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre
Rookwood Hospital
Fairwater Road
Llandaff
Cardiff CF5 2YN

Telephone: 02921 84800

Map of how to find Rookwood ALAC

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