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Sign in or register for an accountEquipment to help with daily living can help you to stay independent.
An occupational therapist will advise you and give you training on new ways to do your daily living tasks. This includes shopping, washing, dressing, cooking, working and other activities that are important to your wellbeing.
They will also suggest items of equipment that can help. Examples of the type of equipment are:
Bathing
bath boards, bath seats, swivel bathers, bath lifts, bath steps, shower stools/seats
Bedding
beds, back rest, mattress/pillow raiser, leg lifter, bed rails, bed lever, over bed table
Preparing food, cooking and eating
perching stool, kettle tipper, trolley, tap turners
Moving and handling
transfer belts, boards, slings, hoists, roll sheets, turning equipment
Rails
grab or bannister rails
small sensors which automatically send an alarm if you are in difficulty
Toileting
raised toilet seats, bed side commode, bed pan, urinals, toilet frames
Mobility equipment
walking frames, walking sticks and wheelchairs
All of the equipment is loaned to you so there is no charge. Training is also free.
Because Adult Social Care still own the equipment, repairs or replacements (if it breaks) are free. Let Adult Social Care know if you no longer need it and we can arrange to return it.
You may want to buy your own equipment. For example, you may want to buy a particular model or colour of equipment which is more expensive than the model Adult Social Care would loan you. Occupational Therapists can still advise you what would be best.
You need to remember that the equipment is your responsibility and you will have to maintain it and are responsible if it breaks down.
Adult social care services delivered by Aspire for Intelligent Care and Support CIC, Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH) and the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) transferred to Salford City Council (SCC) during 2026.