Equipment and aids can help to make it easier and safer for you to manage daily activities at home. Small pieces of equipment can make a big difference to you life. For example, if you're having problems with getting:
- around in your home or outdoors
- washed and dressed
- on and off chairs
- in and out of bed
- eating or drinking
- up and down the stairs
- using a telephone
- watching television or listening
Where to get equipment
You can get help and advice to choose the equipment that is right for you.
Your Equipment Newcastle is a website where you can find and buy a range of equipment and aids. It asks you questions about what you are finding difficult and suggests equipment that can help.
Disability North give independent living support and advice. You can visit them to see aids and equipment such as stair lifts, an accessible kitchen, bathroom and shower. They also have walkers, bed risers, shoes and wheelchairs. They can help you to choose and buy equipment to suit your needs. They have a list of second hand equipment that’s available to buy.
Read more on InformationNOW about equipment and aids to find out more about:
- local charities that can help you
- grants that are available
- how to borrow equipment
- where to buy second hand equipment
Speak to Adult Social CarePoint at Newcastle City Council to find out more.