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.

Crutches

In this section there are various examples of the different types of crutches that are available.

Memo records / Day planners

A range of devices that play pre-recorded messages to give reminders. Includes equipment to assist with planning and remembering route tasks and activities

Daywear

This section includes different types of daywear that has features that make it easier to put on and take off.

Digging and planting

The items in this section are tools that have been designed to assist with a range of garden activities.

Dressing aids

This section includes equipment that can help with dressing and undressing.

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.