Service Projects

The HKRC aims to provide affordable and high-quality Mobility Equipment Loan Service to the sick and disabled persons who require short-term mobility equipment.  Responding to social needs, the “Door-to-door” delivery (DTD) service was launched earlier. Free delivery and rental fee waiver are available to eligible elderly singleton/doubletons and low-income persons, so as to improve their mobility during the rehabilitation period and reduce their  financial burden.

Mr Poon, aged 72, had a stroke which affected the right side of his whole body. After a head surgery, he has difficulty in maintaining balance when walking. He usually relies on a cane to move around and is afraid to go out because he worries about failing. Through the “Door to Door Delivery Service”, we have delivered a wheelchair to Mr Poon’s home, and waive the delivery fee and partial rental to release his financial burdens. Now, he can use the wheelchair as his legs for a leisurely walk or medical appointments. With his mobility improved and his social life back, Mr Poon smiles again.

Ms. Luk, a 98-year-old elder living alone, broke her thighbone when using the washroom in the middle of the night. Her son, Mr. Chan, intended to buy a commode chair for her, but the cost of the commode was too high for this family to afford. During a home visit, a social worker learned the risky setting of the makeshift “commode” and referred Ms. Luk to apply for “Door to Door” delivery service of the HKRC. Our staff delivered a commode chair directly to Ms Luk’s home and demonstrated the appropriate way of using the commode.

We are fully aware of the importance of equipment safety and are committed to provide safe and suitable mobility aids. We care about the special needs of users and provide proper mobility equipment accordingly. Every rental wheelchair and equipment is under whole disinfection, cleaning, inspection and repair process to maintain the safety and quality standard.

The DTD service is now operating on a regular basis , please donate and support MEL service, help the vulnerable groups. With your staunch support, we are able to maintain the service in supporting the sick and temporarily disabled, both physically and mentally.