Who can MERU help?
MERU can currently accept referrals only for children and young people who fall into the following categories:
- Aged from birth up to and including 24 years of age.
- Affected by a permanent or long-term disability.
- Referred to us by, or with the support of, a suitable medical professional who has worked with the young person. For example: a paediatrician, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or speech and language therapist.
- The item required is not already available commercially.
- The young person lives and/or goes to school or college in London and the South East.
All clients whose projects are accepted will be asked, wherever possible, to attend assessment/delivery appointments at MERU's premises in Epsom, Surrey. This ensures that our small team of engineers uses its time efficiently, enabling us to carry out more projects.
What MERU does NOT do
MERU reserves the right to refuse a project if it believes that any of the following reasons apply:
- The project is not in the child or young person's best interests, or places unacceptable risks on them, their carers or any other person
- MERU is not qualified or resourced to undertake the project
- The project is unacceptable under current British/EU legislation
- We believe there is a viable alternative solution which can be bought elsewhere.
MERU also will not manufacture or adapt:
- Restraints
- Cot sides
- Car seats/seatbelts
MERU cannot adapt or modify any item that is the property or responsibility of another organisation unless given written permission.