If you, or someone you know, struggles with everyday tasks, there might be gadgets or equipment to help make life easier.
Read about key safes, intercoms and sensors that alert carers if you fall in our guide to personal alarms, monitoring systems (telecare) and key safes.
Gadgets and equipment can be small or big, and costs vary.
The Living made easy website will give you an idea of the types of equipment available, what they cost and where to buy them.
Your local council offers a service that assesses your needs and recommends help including equipment. Having a needs assessment is free.
A needs assessment might also identify home adaptations that would make life easier for you.
Equipment and small adaptations to your home will be provided for free if you're assessed as needing them.
Ask social services at your local council about getting a needs assessment.
Find your local council and apply for equipment for your home if you're disabled, on GOV.UK.
If you have an illness or disability and cannot get the help you need from your local council or the NHS, you might be able to get a grant to help with the costs.
Independence at Home has grants for disabled people and those with a long-term illness who need financial help.
You might want to hire equipment, for example to see if it's right for you before buying, if you only need it for a short while or you need it to take on holiday.
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