Directory of daily living equipment and technology

Find equipment and technology that can help with everyday tasks

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Use the filters on the left to search for daily living equipment and technology.

Still not sure what equipment could be useful?  Take our two minute self-assessment using AskSARA.

As well as the online recommendations, you may prefer to visit a local shop in Staffordshire.  Take a look at Staffordshire Connects to find a range of local retailers.  We encourage you to shop around once you have found the type of item you need.

For further guidance on living independently, see live well at home.

Disclaimer

Please be mindful that Staffordshire County Council is not endorsing any particular products or companies. Some web links on this page will take you to a recommended products comparison website, where a variety of solutions, from a range of suppliers can be compared. Other suppliers may also be available, including local shops or other online stores.

Drinking support systems

Designed for people with limited hand or arm movement. Seek advice from a speech and language therapist before purchasing this type of equipment, as they could potentially cause a choking risk to some people.

Eating support systems

These systems are designed for people with limited hand/arm movement, or those with limited control over their own movements.

Floor games

Includes games that can be played on the floor.

Garden furniture

This section includes examples of a range of accessible garden furniture and plant containers.

Insoles and laces

Includes insoles that provide foot support and comfort. Plus elastic and no-tie shoe laces.

Item locators

This section incudes fobs that flash or beep in response to a whistle or a button being pressed so to alert when an item has been misplaced or lost.

Kitchen appliances

Includes adapted kitchen appliances, such as talking microwaves and hobs. Plus cooker guards that detect if the cooker has been left on or gets too hot.

Kneeling stools

This section includes a range of kneeling and seating equipment that can assist you while doing jobs in the garden.