Aids and adaptations
In short: Ask your council or an occupational therapist first for free equipment and adaptations. Then see honest picks for smaller items many people buy themselves.
Equipment and home changes can help you stay independent. Start with a free OT or needs assessment from your council. Bigger adaptations may need a Disabled Facilities Grant. Smaller gadgets are often bought privately.
Aids and technology to stay independent- Mobility aids: free help first
Shop: honest daily living picks- GOV.UK — equipment and home changesOfficial guide to asking your council for equipment or adaptations.
- Disabled Facilities GrantsHelp with bigger home adaptations. Means-tested for adults.
- Find your councilGet the right adult social care contact from your postcode.
Where this applies: England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different rules.
Written by Social Care Made Easy. Last checked: 25 October 2026.