Equipment to help you live independently (adult social care)
How to get equipment for yourself
AskSARA (online self help tool)
AskSARA is an online self-help guide. It provides expert advice and information on products and equipment for people of all ages who want to stay independent in and outside of their home.
To use it:
- Go to South Tyneside's AskSARA tool
- Choose the area you would like help and support with
- Answer some questions about yourself and your environment
Once you have completed the questions, AskSARA will create a free personalised report providing:
- clear, tailored advice written by experts on ways to help you stay independent in your home
- an impartial list of products and equipment, specific to your needs, with information on where to get them
- further help and contacts for more information
- an option to save your report and share it with family, friends and care workers
Buying your own equipment
There are many companies that sell equipment, if you would rather buy your own, including:
For more services who sell / hire equipment Search our A-Z directory of services.
After buying, if you need help fitting any equipment, you can find either an approved local trader on the business approval register website or contact ACTS Handy Service.