Browse by need
Sixteen guides, grouped by the part of daily life they help with. Each one explains what the equipment or change is for, how it is usually fitted and which questions to take to a professional. Start with the department closest to the problem you are trying to solve.
01
Mobility
Canes, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs and getting around with them.
- Choosing a walking caneHandle shapes, bases, height and the habits that make a cane useful
- Walkers and rollators, explainedStandard frames, two-wheel walkers and four-wheel rollators compared in plain terms
- Manual wheelchair basicsSelf-propelled and attendant chairs, seat measurements, cushions and everyday care
- Travelling with mobility equipmentPlanning trips by car, train and air with a walker, rollator or wheelchair
02
Bathroom & safety
The rooms and routines where most slips happen.
- Bathroom safety basicsGrab bars, shower seats, transfer benches, raised toilet seats and non-slip surfaces
- Preventing falls at homeClear floors, good light, solid rails and the conversation worth having with a professional
- Handles, switches and lightingLever handles, reachable switches and light where it counts
03
Bed & transfers
Beds, lifts, ramps and moving from one place to another.
- Home hospital beds: an overviewAdjustable height and positions, rails, mattresses and making room at home
- Transfer aids and patient liftsTransfer boards, standing aids, mobile hoists and why training matters
- Ramps, thresholds and stairliftsGetting in, out and between floors when steps become a barrier
04
Daily living
Small aids and home monitors that make ordinary tasks easier.
05
Caregiving
Organising care at home and coming home from hospital.
06
Equipment care
Keeping equipment clean and working, and the words used about it.
General information only. Talk to a qualified professional about your own needs. See also the glossary and the notes archive.