1. What equipment is available?

• About the house
• Beds and chairs
• Children's equipment
• Clothes and footwear
• Communication
• Daily living activities
• Information and communication technology (ICT)
• Mobility and access
• Moving and handling
• Personal care
• Prosthetics and orthotics
• Robotics
• Sensory
• Telecare and telehealth
• Work and play

2. What equipment is right for me? Back to top

Information and advice

• DLF
• Ricability
• Disabled Living Centres
• Online forums
• Support groups

Assessments

• Local council
• NHS
• Private
• Useful guides

Self help guides

Not available commercially?

3. Where can I get equipment? Back to top

Public services

• Local council
• NHS

Private purchase

• Mail order
• Online
• Hire/loan
• Second hand
  • Useful links for second hand equipment

Shops

• High street
• Specialist

4. Where can I try before I buy? Back to top

• Disabled Living Centres
• Exhibitions
• Independent product reviews
• Online advice
• Shops

5. Can I get help paying for it? Back to top

State support

• Grants for adaptations
• Direct payments
• VAT

Paying for equipment yourself

Specialist charities

6. What else do I need to know? Back to top

Responsibilities

• Disposal and recycling
• Insurance
• Maintenance

Rights

• Complaints

Benefits

Eligibility

Research & design

Standards

VAT