Electronic Assistive Technology Service – AAC (EATS)
Electronic Assistive Technology Service
Fen House
Fen Lane
North Hykeham
Lincoln
LN6 8UZ
Contact Name: Jon Rouston
Website: http://www.eatslincoln.co.uk/
Email: eats.lincoln@nhs.net
Service Types: AAC services
Area Covered
Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes
Population Served
All ages in line with NHS England’s referral criteria for AAC specialist centres
Services Provided
Assessment, equipment trial and provision of appropriate equipment on long term loan. Set up, training and ongoing support for local SLT, family/carers, home and/or educational environment as appropriate.
Staffing
SLT, SLTA. Electronic Assistive Technology Service arrange installation of equipment & annual service and maintenance/repair of equipment.
Funding
NHS-based service
Permanent or Project
NHS-based service
Year Founded
1987
Referral Process
via professional – usually local SLT