Finding Out What Will Help You

There is a wide range of equipment and adaptations available. All to help you with your day-to-day tasks at home.

A rail secured at the front to help you get in and out safely. A second banister rail or a stair lift to help you with the stairs. There are all sorts of gadgets to help you get dressed. Use a toilet and bathe. As well as helping with drinks and meals.

• Age UK, the charity combining Help the Aged and Age Concern has a helpful guide to making tasks easier on its website.

With so many choices available. It is important to make sure that the equipment meets your needs. This is where advice from staff in mobility shops (such as Zenith Mobility). Or, helpful hints from online tools are really useful.

Hartlepool Now Equipment Finder

The Equipment Finder on Hartlepool Now offers a list of products and equipment. You can use the tool to find equipment in areas of the home. It will include the price and where to buy from.

There will also be links to external websites. Where you can buy the products from.