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:
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:
Speak to Adult Social Care at Newcastle City Council to find out more.