Here are good places to donate medical equipment , depending on what you have and where you are:

Donation options

  • Medical surplus nonprofits. Organizations like MedShare accept unused medical surplus supplies and some used biomedical equipment, and World Medical Relief accepts usable medical equipment and supplies.
  • Equipment-reuse charities. Scope’s guidance points to reuse-focused groups such as PhysioNet, Wheels to Heal, and other local recycling schemes for disability and mobility equipment.
  • Local medical equipment banks. Some community equipment banks accept clean, usable items and redistribute them to people who need them.
  • Hospitals or clinics. Some hospitals run donation or recovery programs for surplus equipment, especially if the items are still in good working condition.
  • Humanitarian aid groups. Charities that send supplies overseas may accept certain equipment, but they usually require advance approval and strict item-condition rules.

What to check first

  • Make sure the item is clean, functional, and safe to use.
  • Confirm whether the organization accepts your specific item, since many only take certain categories.
  • Ask about drop-off, shipping, or pickup, because some groups do not collect donations.
  • If the equipment came from the NHS, social services, or another provider, ask whether it should be returned instead of donated.

Examples of accepted items

  • Mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs.
  • Biomedical or surplus hospital equipment, depending on the organization.
  • Some medical supplies with valid expiration dates.

Best next step

The safest approach is to contact a local reuse charity or medical equipment bank first, then match your item to their accepted list.

TL;DR

Donate to a medical surplus charity, equipment-reuse nonprofit, or local equipment bank, but always confirm the exact item rules first.