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.

Combined cushions

These seat cushions have an integral back support that has various fillings, or may just fold.

Cushion fillings

Cushions that have various designs to offer comfort and pressure relief.

Door systems

Includes intercom systems and doorbells which flash, vibrate or sound loudly.

Doors

Included in this section is doors and door equipment that may assist with entering and exiting a room or building.

Evacuation equipment

Includes equipment to provide assistance with emergency evacuation from a building.

Foam cushions

Includes Foam cushions that may offer support and or pressure relief.

Heating

This section includes examples of alternative radiators, radiator guards and heating remote controls.

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.

Key safes

Key safes are useful for people who struggle to get to the front door to let someone in. A copy of the door key can be locked safely in the key safe and it is up to you who is given the code to open the box.