Equipment servicing for local authorities and care agencies

Dependable equipment for the services people rely on

Local authorities and care agencies manage equipment across day centres, supported living, respite, residential services and community settings. Hoists, beds, wheelchairs and commodes all need regular servicing, and every hoist and sling needs a LOLER thorough examination at least every six months.

Shepherd provides one reliable, cost-effective servicing arrangement across all of it, whatever the make, wherever it's located.

Planned maintenance across every site

We put every item on a planned preventive maintenance schedule, quarterly, six-monthly or annually, and plan visits across all your buildings to suit your services. Hoists and slings get their six-monthly LOLER examinations on the same visit, and engineers carry spare parts to fix most faults first time, so equipment stays in use and the people you support aren't left waiting.

Oversight made simple

With our own asset tagging system, every item is barcoded with its location. After each visit you receive a bespoke electronic report and an updated asset list, and your team can log in at any time, giving commissioners, service managers and health and safety teams a single, accurate view of equipment across every site.

Replacement equipment

When beds, hoists, commodes or shower chairs need replacing, we can supply them and add them straight to your register and maintenance schedule.

Clear, fair pricing

Itemised quotations before any contract is raised. Quarterly, six-monthly or annual frequencies. No hidden costs and no minimum asset count. One-off and on-demand visits are also available for new services or urgent needs.

Start with a free equipment audit

We'll visit your sites, record your equipment and current servicing, and send you a written report and a clear proposal. We cover Hampshire, West Sussex and Dorset, with contracts available nationwide.