In and Outside Your Home

Living safely, comfortably and as independently as possible is very important to the health and wellbeing of all of us. This section is designed to provide information to help you live well at home.

There is advice and information about all aspects of daily life at home, including: adapting your home to meet your needs; what kinds of aids and equipment are available to support your independence and where to look for more help and advice.

How can I pay for adaptions to my home?

Smart Technology

smart lighting

Technology that helps you control your environment and assists daily living

In the Kitchen

Kath's kitchen which has two hobs at different heights for disabled and able bodied access

Useful adaptions, equipment and gadgets for the kitchen

In the Bathroom

Closomat toilet in a modern bathroom

Useful adaptions, equipment and gadgets for the bathroom

Furniture and Stairs

Tilting chair at Naidex show in forward tilt position to help someone stand up out of the chair

Furniture and equipment to help people with reduced mobility at home

Outside Your Home

person in wheelchair using ramp to access the front door of a house

Helpful adaptions outside the home for people with reduced mobility

Your Recommendations

See beneficiaries’ recommendations for useful equipment and adaptations

Safety Online

Lap top computer screen showing a burglar with a fishing rod picking up a folder of personal data from a second lap top computer

Learn how to keep yourself safe online with our simple tips

Making Life Easier

Find a wide range of gadgets and equipment from the websites below to help make life easier at home.

The Complete Care Shop

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Kitchen
Bathroom
Dressing
Personal Care
Mobility
Daily Living
Gardening

Living Made Easy

Visit Website

Kitchen
Bathroom
Dressing
Personal Care
Mobility
Daily Living
Gardening

Age UK

Visit Website

Kitchen
Bathroom
Dressing
Personal Care
Mobility
Daily Living
Gardening

 

Active Hands

PETA UK Ltd

The Safety Knife Company

Rika Care

Hot Octopuss - Adult themed toys for disabled people

 

Contact Us

If you can’t find what you are looking for contact our Health & Wellbeing team on 01480 474074 or email who will be happy to help.