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There is a range of gadgets, equipment and services which are designed to help disabled people and their carers manage everyday life more easily.
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Continence care and laundry services
Caring for someone who has incontinence problems, difficulties in controlling their bowel or bladder functions can have a huge impact on you as a carer. Whilst it can be emotionally difficult to cope with, help and support is available. -
Equipment and adaptions
Gadgets and equipment can help with caring such as two-handled cups, tap turners, telephones with large buttons, grab rails, hoists and bath seats. Some can be accessed free of charge through your local council. -
Adapting your home and Disabled Facilities Grants
Major adaptations to the home to deal with a disability might include installing a wheelchair ramp, widening doors, fitting a stair lift or installing a major hoist system. Disabled Facilities Grants are made by the housing departments of local authorities to pay for the work. -
Supporting carers through telecare
Telecare is a technology-based system that can help provide peace of mind and independence for carers and the people they are caring for. -
Alarms
Personal alarms enable the person you are looking after to remain at home and stay independent. Alarms differ from telecare as they are not connected to any outside call centre or agency but enable you and the person you look after to stay in touch and have peace of mind. -
Meals on wheels
A meals on wheels service for the person you are looking after, can have a knock-on benefit for the carer by allowing you more time to concentrate on other areas of their care.