Children’s Medical Equipment Distribution Service (CMEDS) - HME

Child Services, Disability Services, and Medical Equipment

Provided by HealthLink BC

The Children’s Medical Equipment Recycling and Loan Service (CMERLS) provides recycled, durable specialized medical and therapeutic equipment to children in B.C.
Children must be registered with the Ministry of Children and Family Development At-Home Program or must be in the care of the Ministry. CMERLS also provides loans and donations of medical and therapeutic equipment to:
  • Children in families with limited financial resources
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Community centres and schools with inadequate resources to fund special needs equipment
In most cases, equipment is loaned out for as long as the person needs it. Program staff periodically check on the condition of the equipment and arrange for repairs to be done as necessary.

The following Health Professionals may request durable medical equipment directly from CMERLS using our application form:
  • Dieticians (IV poles and feeding equipment only)
  • Nurse Practitioners (Biomedical equipment only)
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physicians and Surgeons
  • Registered Nurses
CMERLS follows up on non-urgent requests within 4 working days. If you have not been contacted within that time period, please call to ensure we received your request.

When a care team is working to acquire equipment for a child please identify which health professional is the primary contact.

When calling CMEDS, an HME representative will direct your call. Simply state that you are looking for CMEDS and you will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member.

604-821-0075

Toll Free: 1-888-613-3232

Public email: mcf.medicalbenefitsprogram@gov.bc.ca

Website: https://www.hmebc.com/cmeds-program/

Richmond Showroom - HME Mobility & Accessibility - #103, 4011 Viking Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V6V 2K9

604-535-5768

Toll Free: 1-844-821-0075

South Surrey Showroom - #104, 3577 194th Street, Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 0L5

250-386-0075

Toll Free: 1-844-821-0075

Victoria Showroom - #102, 2657 Wilfert Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V9B 5Z3

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Health professional referral
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Availability

Service area: Province-wide

Service Types Provided
Child Services
Disability Services
Medical Equipment
    Ways to Access
    • Provided at multiple locations

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