NHS approved Funding for Multi-Grip Prosthetic Hands

Users that meet the criteria set by NHS England will be allowed to trial multi-grip bionic hands such as the i-Limb or i-Digits partial hand. The details of the selection process are outlined in the Clinical Commissioning Policy but we recommend that users contact their local NHS prosthetic centre to ask about suitability and funding opportunities. Our Össur team is available to offer advice and insights, so please do contact us.

Does Össur offer hands which are eligible for funding?

Össur is at the forefront of innovation for upper limb prosthetic solutions, with a variety of options to suit different users and lifestyles. Within the NHS Funding for multi-grip hands, we can offer both i-Limb and i-Digits solutions.

i-Limb Quantum

The i-Limb Quantum is Ossur’s premium multiarticulating myoelectric hand. It offers gesture control for easy access to up to four grips with one easy to learn technique, and a mobile App available on iOS and Android for the user to customise to their lifestyle.

i-Digits Quantum

Myoelectric partial hand prosthesis, suitable for individuals with absence of one to five digits where the level of absence is distal to the wrist and proximal to the metacarpophalageal joint. The i-Digits also offers gesture control for easy access to up to four grips with one easy to learn technique, and a mobile App available on iOS and Android for the user to customise to their lifestyle.

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What are my next steps?

In the first instance you should contact your local NHS prosthetic centre to discuss your suitability for a multi-grip hand and the funding process for your centre. To qualify for the NHS England funding, all users will need to follow the below process:

Selection: Suitability of the user in relation to the criteria set within the policy, with an assessment performed by a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
Prioritisation: Users' clinical needs will be assessed in relation to budgetary allowances
Full clinical assessment: A complete physical examination combined with assessments of your medical and activity history and current status
Goal setting & expectations: This refers to the outlining of SMART objectives and management of what is expected from the MDT and the user
Trial: Once you have been accepted a trial will be arranged

Following the trial, a number of outcome measures and reviews will determine the suitability for you to continue with a multi-grip hand.

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FAQs

Am I eligible for the funding?

Eligibility for funding will be determined by the multidisciplinary team at your NHS prosthetic centre. This will be established after assessment of current function and individual user training.

Is the funding only available to those living in England?

Yes. The new funding provision only covers NHS England. Budget may be available to those living in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland however this will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and subject to local budgetary constraints and availability. We would advise you to speak with your local NHS prosthetic clinic for more information.

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