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 new 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.
Download the NHS Prosthetic Hand Policy
What are my next steps?
In the first instance you should contact your local 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 the Multi-Grip Hand.
Some stories and testimonials
Gary's life using the i-Digits
Andrew's life as an i-Limb user
FAQs
Am I eligible for the funding?
Eligibility for funding will be determined by the MDT at your prosthetic centre. This will be established after individual user training and assessment of function.
Is the funding only available to those living in England?
Yes. The new funding only covers provision through NHS England. Budget may be available to those living in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland however this will be a separate matter and 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 prosthetic clinic to discuss in more detail.
Where can I find my local prosthetic clinic?
Contact us if you don't already have a prosthetic clinic and we will be able to point you in the right direction.