“Give the gift of independence”

Do you know or support someone who struggles with daily tasks such as preparing a meal, doing up buttons, putting on shoes, or moving around the house?  We all know how tricky it can be to buy the perfect gift – even for friends and relatives we’ve known all our lives.

Staying independent and living in their own home is top of many older people’s wish lists. So, this Christmas get some help to find a gift that can make a difference to an elderly or disabled friend or relative by taking a look at our home equipment finder.  This can give suggestions for the right equipment and technology to suit some’s needs, helping them stay safe and well at home.

There is a lot of equipment and technology available to help make daily life easier for people who are struggling with everyday tasks at home.  New technology or small changes to around the home can make the difference between living independently and needing someone to help. The home equipment finder has been developed to make it easier for residents to find information and give them, their families and carers options to hire or purchase equipment which suits their needs and help in making the right choices on the type of support they need and includes 100s of products for people who need a little extra assistance.

How it works

You can search via health need for example falls, dementia, via a room in the house or type of equipment, for example smart plugs, sockets, toothbrushes, kettles, mops and much more to find practical solutions to fit your/their needs, from grab rails to help overcome physical barriers, to smart technology to help make daily life easier.

Kindly shared on behalf of the Adult Social Care Information and Engagement Team