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RETURNS & REFUNDS POLICY

Operated by Direct Manufacturing Limited
This Returns Policy explains how returns, replacements and refunds work at Care Direct.

1. No Free Returns / Return Labels

  • Care Direct does not provide free return shipping.
  • Customers are responsible for the cost of returning items unless they are faulty.

2. Bespoke, Custom & Made-to-Order Products

Most Care Direct items are bespoke, custom-sized, or made to your specifications.
Therefore:

❌ These items cannot be returned or refunded

unless they are faulty, damaged, or not as described.

This exemption is permitted under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 for goods made to a customer’s specification.

3. Returns for Standard (Non-Custom) Products

If your product is not custom-made, you may return it within 30 days of delivery if:

  • It is unused
  • It is in original packaging
  • It is in resaleable condition

Customers must notify us before returning an item.
Refunds are issued after inspection and do not include original postage costs.

4. Faulty, Damaged or Incorrect Items

If an item arrives damaged or faulty:

  1. Contact us within 48 hours
  2. Provide photos showing the defect
  3. We will assess and offer one of the following:
    • Replacement
    • Repair
    • Refund

These rights align with the Consumer Rights Act 2015

5. Items Returned Without Authorisation

Unauthorised returns cannot be accepted and will be returned to the customer at their cost.

6. How to Start a Return

To request a return or report a fault, contact:
📧 sales@directmanufacturing.co.uk

📞 0113 240 5815

Please include:

  • Order number
  • Description of the issue
  • Photographs (if faulty)

7. Refund Processing

  • Refunds will be issued to the original payment method.
  • Allow 5–10 working days for processing.
  • We reserve the right to refuse refunds for returned items that are not in suitable resaleable condition.

8. Contact Details

Brand: Care Direct
Legal Entity: Direct Manufacturing Limited
Address: 10 Cross Green Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 0SG
Website: directmanufacturing.co.uk