By referral only. All patients must be referred by a public health facility.
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LP 96 Clarke Road,
Penal, Trinidad
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Email Referrals
Contact Number
+1 (868) 613-1810
Rapid fabrication and fitting.
The Centre is focused on a streamlined journey, from first registration to final fitting, all under one roof.
What we provide
Every step happens on-site at the Centre, with priority given to existing patients from within the public-health service.
Patient intake and registration
Evaluation for prosthetic fitting
Fabrication of customised prosthetic limbs
Fitting and adjustment
Follow up reassessment for replacement or adjustment
Available to Trinidad & Tobago nationals free of charge.
The service is free for all T&T nationals, whether you are living locally or abroad. Services for foreign nationals are coming soon, fees and details will be published once available.
Six steps to get your prosthetic limb.
A simple, structured journey for Trinidad & Tobago nationals by referral, on a first come first served basis.
01
Obtain a referral
From public health facility. The referral should include the patient's name and contact information, medical history and cause of amputation, level of amputation and relevant clinical notes.
02
Send the referral
Email the referral letter to npc@health.gov.tt. You may also drop off the referral in person at the National Prosthetics Centre.
03
Registration & appointment
The patient is registered and given an appointment date on a first come first served basis.
04
On-site evaluation
A prosthetic fitting evaluation is performed at the Centre by the specialist team.
05
Fabrication
Customised prosthetic limb(s) are fabricated on-site, using Jaipur Foot materials and technology.
06
Fitting & adjustment
Final fitting and adjustment of the limb. The full process is completed in one day, from the first appointment through to final fitting and adjustment.
Benefits of NPC services.
More than a device, a return to everyday life.
Restores mobility and independence
Custom prosthetic limbs that help patients return to daily life with confidence.
Return to work and daily activities
Enables persons to return to work, family responsibilities and community life.
Reduces reliance on family and caregivers
Less day-to-day dependency on relatives, friends and carers for everyday mobility.
Improves quality of life and dignity
Real improvements to wellbeing, self image and long term health outcomes.
Local access, no need to travel abroad
Services are delivered locally, reducing the cost, complexity and need for overseas prosthetic care.