Returns Policy
Returning an item
We hope that you will be delighted with your purchase, but we understand that sometimes there may be a reason that you would like to return an item to us. We aim to make this process as simple as possible.
Christmas Returns Period
Health and Care is offering an extended returns period over Christmas:
- Orders placed between 21/11/2024 and 31/12/2024 will be able to be returned until 31/01/2025
Please note that all orders must be returned in a resellable condition. Products that are marked as non-returnable due to hygiene considerations will remain non-returnable during this period – please refer to the information below for more details.
30 day returns policy for peace of mind
Our returns policy is normally valid for 30 days from the receipt of an item. You therefore have 30 days from the day after you receive your item from Health and Care to inform our customer care team that you wish to return the item if it is unsuitable.
Before returning any item, please fill in the following form so that we can provide you with a returns authorisation number along with details of how to return your item.
Alternatively you can contact us by email at helpdesk@healthandcare.co.uk or by phone on 020 7720 2266. We will then give you an authorisation number along with details of how to return your item.
This returns number helps us process your return as quickly as possible. Items returned without a returns number may take longer to process.
Unwanted or unsuitable products - refunds
We want you to be happy every time you shop with us, but sometimes a product might not be what you were expecting or just isn't right.
You may wish to return your product for a refund. That's no problem at all, but first we need to give you a returns authorisation number. This helps us process your return as quickly as possible. Without this number, it may be more difficult to process your return.
You can obtain your returns authorisation number and returns address details from our customer care team. You can contact our customer care team in the following ways:
- Call our customer care team on 020 7720 2266
- Email our customer care team at helpdesk@healthandcare.co.uk
- Write to us at Health and Care, Unit 6, Union Court, Union Road, London, SW4 6JP
- Fill in the cancellation form (available on our Terms and Conditions page)
Please do not send items back unless you have been given your returns authorisation number and the return address details as some items may need to be sent directly back to the manufacturer.
You may return any item in a resellable condition within 30 days of receiving it, for a full refund. We will refund your card once we have received and processed the item. All postage costs incurred by you in returning the unwanted item(s) must be paid by you and are not refundable.
If you have opted for a non-free delivery service such as next day courier service, this expedited or upgraded delivery service will not be refundable. We will only refund delivery costs if the return is a result of our error or is due to a faulty product.
We cannot refund items not in a resellable condition unless they are faulty, or if the item was sent to you through our error. Items must be in a resellable state, in original packaging with all included literature, free from stains, free from smells (including tobacco), free from hair (human and/or animal), free from marks, free from damp, liquid or residue on the product itself, its packaging and its literature.
Some items are excluded from our returns policy on grounds of hygiene or by the very nature of the product. If you would like further information about the returns policy of your product, please call our customer care team on 020 7720 2266 prior to purchasing to avoid disappointment.
When sending an item back to us, it is sent back at your risk until we receive it. We therefore recommend that you send the item back to us using a tracked service with adequate insurance or cover for loss and/or damage to the product. Please use adequate packaging to protect the product. You are responsible for the product until it arrives back with us.
How is the 30 day returns period calculated - Am I outside of this period?
The calculation of the 30 days includes all days (working or otherwise) from Monday to Sunday. The cancellation or cooling off period begins to run depending upon when you receive your goods. Where goods are delivered in one delivery, the end of the cooling off period is 30 days after the day on which the goods came into your physical possession.
Where you have ordered multiple goods in one order but the goods are delivered on different days, the end of the cooling off period is 30 days after the day on which the last good came into your physical possession. Where you have ordered goods consisting of multiple parts delivered on different days, the end of the cooling off period is 30 days after the day on which the last of the pieces came into your physical possession. Where you are receiving a regular delivery of goods during a defined period of more than one day, the cooling off period ends 30 days after the day on which the first of the goods came into your possession.
You must inform us of your wish to cancel within this period. If you declare that you would like to cancel your order outside of this cooling off period, you will be not be able to return your goods.
Unwanted or unsuitable products under the consumer contracts (information, cancellation and additional charges) regulations 2013
The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 give you the right to cancel a contract for purchase of an item within 30 days of the conclusion of the contract.
If you would like to cancel your purchase under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, please contact our Customer Services Team to notify them of your wish to cancel.
You can notify us of your cancellation request by using the following methods:
- Call our customer care team on 020 7720 2266
- Email our customer care team at helpdesk@healthandcare.co.uk
- Write to us at Health and Care, Unit 6, Union Court, Union Road, London, SW4 6JP
- Fill in the cancellation form (available on our Terms and Conditions page)
We will then process your return when it arrives back to us.
Where you are returning an item or items that you have purchased, and delivery to you was free of charge, we will only refund the cost of the goods to you. We will not refund any costs or expenses for postage, delivery or transit methods for returning the item(s) to us. All costs of returning the item(s) to us must be borne by you, and are not refundable by Health and Care.
Where we have charged you a carriage cost, such as next day delivery or overseas delivery, we will not refund the cost of delivery to you. We will not refund any costs or expenses for postage, delivery or transit methods for returning the item(s) to us. All costs of returning the item(s) to us must be borne by you, and are not refundable by Health and Care.
Where you have purchased multiple items and we have charged you a carriage cost, such as next day delivery or overseas delivery, and you are returning a part of your order only, we will not refund the cost of delivery that you paid when purchasing the item. We will not refund any costs or expenses for postage, delivery or transit methods for returning the item(s) to us. All costs of returning the item(s) to us must be borne by you, and are not refundable by Health and Care.
Please note that certain items are excluded from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 on grounds of hygiene or by the very nature of the product. If you would like further information about the returns policy of your product, please call our customer care team on 020 7720 2266 prior to purchasing to avoid disappointment.
Faulty or damaged products
We always try to select the best products available, and we package our items to ensure they reach you safely. However, if an item that you receive is faulty or damaged, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the item. We will be able to replace or exchange the item free of charge or provide you with a full refund. We will refund your card or replace the item once we have received and processed your returned item.
Please note, if an item develops a fault through misuse or user damage, and is not the result of a manufacturing fault or shortfall, we will be unable to exchange or refund your purchase.
Duplicate or incorrect items
Our dispatch and packing team always do their best to ensure your product reaches you as quickly as possible. In the unlikely event that you receive a duplicate or incorrect item as a result of our error, please let us know immediately and we can make arrangements for returning or collecting the item from you.
How do I actually return my item(s)?
If your reason for return falls into one of the above categories you will need to contact our Customer Care Team for a returns authorisation number and details of how and where to return your item. You will receive from our Customer Care Team a returns authorisation number and details on where to return your item(s) to.
Please pack your item(s) securely and include a note within the package with your name, contact details, order number (e.g. HAC123456) and the reason for returning the goods, along with the returns authorisation number. Usually the packaging that you received the item in can be used to return in, however sometimes this may not be suitable. Therefore, please use adequate packaging to protect the product. You are responsible for the product until it arrives back with us.
Please then post the item to the address provided by our customer care team with your authorisation number. The returns address differs from our business address in most cases so please ensure you contact us for the returns address prior to returning the item.
When sending an item back to us, it is sent back at your risk until we receive it. We therefore recommend that you send the item back to us using a tracked service with adequate insurance or cover for loss and/or damage to the product. Please use adequate packaging to protect the product. You are responsible for the product until it arrives back with us.
How long do I have to return my item once my return has been authorised by your team?
Under normal circumstances, you have 30 calendar days (days including weekends and national/bank holidays) to return your item to our returns address.
A handy returns checklist
Here's a handy returns checklist to help make sure you have everything you need before returning your item:
- Contact us to get your returns authorisation number and the address to return your item to
- Include a brief note with your item with the following details:
- Returns authorisation number
- Name
- Contact details
- Order number (e.g. HAC123456)
- The reason for returning the goods
- Package your item securely to avoid damage
- Send the package back with adequate insurance to the address provided by our Customer Care Team within 30 days
- Retain your proof of posting
- Wait for your refund or exchange.
Are any items excluded from the Health and Care returns policy?
Yes, certain items are non returnable and non refundable on grounds of hygiene. We are therefore unable to offer an exchange or refund on these products. Examples of products that are non refundable or non exchangeable include bath lifts, toilet seats, incontinence products, items that are exposed to open wounds, items that are submerged in water or liquid and items that are inserted into the body. This list is not exhaustive. Please check with our customer care team if you have any doubt as to the returns policy on an item prior to purchasing to avoid disappointment.
Do you test faulty items?
Yes, we test every single return. If a returned item is found not to be faulty by our customer response team we will return the item to you and you will be liable for the postage. Postage costs will vary depending on the size and weight of the item.
If you are unsure if an item is faulty, please call us on 020 7720 2266 as we may be able to help you to fix the problem.
30 day returns policy
You have 30 days from the date of receiving your product to inform us of your wish to return an item. This timescale is strictly 30 days. Due to the nature of a number of the products that we retail, some are used at the end of life. We are unable to accept returns outside of 30 days unless faulty. Items outside of 30 days from date of receipt, even in cases where a person has died and the item is now surplus to requirements, cannot be refunded.
Please view our full terms and conditions for further details.