Equipment to help you at home

There is a wide range of equipment available that can help you to live independently in your own home.

Getting around your home

Equipment that helps you move around your home more safely may include:

  • an extra stair rail to help you get up and down the stairs
  • a grab rail to hold onto when getting in and out of your front door
  • chair raisers to help you sit down or get up from your chair
  • a simple bedroom grab rail to help you sit up in bed

Preparing and eating food

Equipment that helps you prepare and eat food may include:

  • cutlery with 'easy-to-hold' handles
  • a kettle tipper to help you pour water
  • a perching stool so you can sit down to prepare and cook food
  • a height-adjustable kitchen trolley to avoid the difficulty of carrying items

Bathing, washing or dressing

Equipment that helps you bathe, wash or dress may include:

  • a bath board
  • grab rails around the bath area to help you get in and out of the bath safely
  • a raised toilet seat to help you get on and off the toilet safely

Requesting support

See: Getting in contact to discuss your needs

Cost of support

See: What you might need to pay

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