Directory of daily living equipment and technology

Find equipment and technology that can help with everyday tasks

Browse equipment and technology that can help with everyday tasks, improve safety and support independent living at home.

If you're not sure what equipment may help, try our quick AskSARA self-assessment for personalised recommendations.

Once you've identified the type of equipment you need, you can compare products online or search Staffordshire Connects for local retailers.


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Looking for information from the former Happy at Home equipment directory? The equipment information previously available through Happy at Home can now be found in this directory.

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.

Power assists

This section includes add-on systems to power assist a manual wheelchair.

Preparation equipment

Includes food preparation boards for chopping and spreading, jar and bottle holders and cooking baskets for saucepans.

Preparation utensils

Includes equipment that can aid food preparation, such as choppers, peelers, graters and easy grip utensils.

Profiling beds

Profiling beds have mattress platform sections that can be adjusted to place the user in a position suitable to their needs.

Pruning and cutting

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

Puzzles

Includes larger format crosswords, word search puzzles and puzzle accessories.

Rail kits and systems

This section includes grab rail kits and systems that can be used to provide support. They are available in a range of sizes, and the weight they can take. It is advisable to seek professional advice before purchasing any grab rails.

Ramps

Includes ramps designed to assist with access to buildings or rooms.

Reaching equipment

In this section you find a selection of various types of pick up and reaching equipment, for example long and short handled grabbers.