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 is a range of products and equipment to help you with getting up and down stairs: for example, stair lifts, lifts, stair climbers, rails.
A google search for stair lifts and climbers 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.
Age UK, through their trading company Age Co, offers products and services from trusted partners that could make life easier for older people.
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 products to help you with your mobility: for example, walking sticks and frames, tripods and quaduprods, crutches, support walkers, rollators, trolleys and standing frames
A google search for walking 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.
Age UK, through their trading company Age Co, offers products and services from trusted partners that could make life easier for older people.
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.
Please note - mobility equipment can be dangerous to the user if it is not suitable for them or is not set to the correct setting / height. Read our information on mobility equipment.