Equipment and adaptions/telecare

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Equipment and changes to your home

Equipment and changes to your home can help with everyday tasks like:

• moving around the house
• getting up and down stairs
• getting in and out of the bath

Equipment might include:

• home nursing equipment, like commodes and pressure-relief mattresses
• equipment for daily living, like shower grab rails, bath/shower seats and raised toilet seats
• ancillary equipment for people with sensory impairment, like flashing doorbells and assistive listening devices
• wheelchairs
• environmental control devices, controls equipment in the home with a remote control
• communication aids, help people with speech, writing and reading difficulties

Changes to your home might include:

• widening doors for wheelchair access
• installing a ramp
• replacing your bath with a level-access shower