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.

Labelling

This section show examples of ways you can label equipment that can assist with daily living and identifying everyday items.

Lighting

This section contains alternative solutions for lighting which includes automatic lighting, remote control and wireless light switches and touch lamps.

Liquid level indicators

Includes devices that beep and/or vibrate when the level of liquid in a cup has reached a certain level.

Medication aids

Includes a variety of products that can help with medication management. Such as pill boxes, storage devices and equipment that can make taking medication easier.

Medication alarms

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.

Medication management

This section shows examples of ways you can label equipment that can assist with daily living and identifying everyday items.

Mobile phones

Includes easy to use mobile phones with assistive features.

Moving and watering

The items in this section are tools that have been designed to assist with watering the garden and moving garden waste.

Outerwear

This section includes outerwear clothing that has features that make it easier to put on and take off.