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.

Pruning and cutting

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

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.

Room signage

This section includes signs and aids that can identify areas within the home setting.

Scales and measuring

Includes items for weighing and measuring, with helpful features such as larger displays.

Scissors

Includes a range of adapted scissors, self-opening scissors and push down scissors

Scooters

Includes Mobility scooters to assist with travelling from one place to another.

Seats and backrests

This section includes seating, back supports and cushions to be used with a wheelchair.

Shopping and money aids

This section includes examples of assistive equipment that will help with carrying shopping and handling money.