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Finding the right equipment can make life easier for you. Select an option below. We would recommend that you read Advice about buying equipment before purchasing equipment.
There are many products to help you with dressing and undressing: for example, aids to help you put on socks or tights, dressing sticks and devices, velcro fastenings, button and zip aids, boot levers and shoehorns.
A google search for dressing aids will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.
Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590.
The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor.
There are many different types of beds and mattresses that may help you or your carer: for example, profiling or adjustable beds that can be raised and have variable posture control, turning beds that can be tilted, as well as various types of mattress and overlays.
A google search for specialist beds will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.
Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590.
The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor.
There are different types pillows and support that can make you more comfortable: for example, special pillows, foam cushions, air cushions, riser cushions, back supports, posture supports.
A google search for specialist pillows and cushions will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.
Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590.
The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor.
There are different types of furniture and accessories that may help you in the bedroom; for example, pull-down wardrobe rails, devices to aid turning in bed, devices to aid repositioning in bed, bed safety rails, bed cradles, mattress stops and leg lifters.
A google search for specialist bedroom aids will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.
Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590.
The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor.
