Carer Equipment Service
From time-to-time, carers find themselves at a loss as to what would help them in their caring situation, and for some, small items of equipment can make a significant difference. On this page, you will find a list of equipment that may provide an innovate solution for your caring role. You can also download a copy of this in PDF form.
Most items are low cost, and you can easily find them by looking at these websites where you will be able to purchase them directly:
If you are interested in applying for the equipment listed on this page or would like further information, please contact us via our helpline or email us.
For other equipment which could help in your caring role, take a look at these suppliers;
If, as part of our conversations with you, we identify that along with other identified needs, a piece of equipment would support you, we will seek to support you through referral to our Carer Assessment Team for a more in-depth conversation and a Preventative Assessment
Communication Aids
Amazon Echo Dot
This is a voice activated device that has many features and
skills.
A few examples being:
1. It can be used to set prompts such as taking
medication, having a drink of water.
2. It can help you to keep in contact with loved ones by
using the device as a phone.
3. You can ask it questions to find out what the weather
forecast is, what the traffic situation.
Large Photo Button Phone
These telephones are especially helpful for people with dementia or limited dexterity or cognitive impairments. You can store a telephone number against a familiar face in the photo compartment, then to dial simply press the photo button.
Call Pendant with Plug In Alarms
When the button on the Pendant is pressed, it activates audible alarms that can be plugged in to power sockets around the home to summon support easily.
Mobility Aids
Handy Bar
This equipment is useful to people who need help getting
in and out of their cars. It inserts into the U-shaped catch
on the car’s door frame.
When in position, the Handy Bar creates a safe, solid
support handle to help with standing. The Handy Bar also
incorporates a Seat Belt Cutter and Glass Breaker to help
leave a vehicle in the event of an accident.
Automatic Medication Tipping Frame
Tipping Frame for Pill Dispenser—A tipping frame can be
supplied for those people with insufficient strength or
limited dexterity to lift and dispense their medication.
The
tipping frame comes supplied with a bowl to catch the pills
when it is tipped.
Over Bed Table
Whether you are sitting in a chair or laying in a bed, if you need a mobile flat surface to use to put food and drink on, these tables definitely help. They are lightweight and provide a useful area which can be adjusted both in height and angle.
Security Aids
Key Safe
A key safe is a secure method of externally storing keys to your property. The key safe is secured to the outside of the property and spare keys are simply accessed using a push button combination.
Video Doorbell
Wireless Video Doorbell with Night Vision and features that let you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone or tablet. Answer the door from wherever you are with Two- Way Talk and receive instant notifications when anyone presses your doorbell or when motion is detected.
Falls Prevention
Plug in LED Motion Sensor Night Light with Multiple Lighting Modes
These plug in lights have multiple modes of activation. You can leave them “on” all the time, they can be switched to “motion sensor” mode and only activate when the environment is dark and motion is detected or they can be switched to activate between “dusk and dawn” only.
Plug In Night Light and Combined Torch
This device sits in a charging cradle and is permanently
charged by induction charging when left plugged in. The
torch automatically turns on if the power fails or if the
torch is removed from its charging unit.
The night light comes on if the motion sensor is activated
or alternatively it can work as a night light to be left on all
the time it is dark and will switch off automatically when it
is light.
Memory Aid
Medication Dispenser - Large
At the pre-programmed times, the dispenser carousel inside rotates, the alarm signal is heard and the correct dosage appears at the opening in the lid. The carousel is lockable, has a maximum of 6 daily alarms that can be set and has 28 compartments.
Medication Dispenser - Small
The TabTime 4 is a small automatic medication dispenser that has 4 daily audible alarms with a flashing red LED indicator that activates to alert you to take your medication at the correct time
Day & Night Wall Analogue Clock with Text
This clock has a basic analogue design with an image disc
that rotates with the hour hand. The image changes
depending on the time, showing a blue sky with the sun
during the daytime, a dark blue sky with stars and the
moon at night.
Additionally, in large letters it says Day, Night and in smaller
letters, Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night. (Please note
this clock is not illuminated).
2in1 Digital Calendar Clock
This clock is specifically designed for people with memory loss, visual impairment and Dementia. You can easily switch between the clock showing the time (12 & 24 hr) day, month and year or have it display “Now its Saturday Morning”.
Magi Plug
Magiplug Sink/Bath/Basin Plug—This is a useful device which helps to prevent the risk of floods and scalds. It has a pressure release mechanism which is automatically activated to help prevent flooding. The plug also incorporates a heat sensitive pad that will change colour when the temperature reaches 36 degrees Celsius.
Object Locator/Key Finder
People with memory issues can often mislay items
around the home causing frustration. This gadget offers a
simplistic solution. Simply attach the object locator (via
key ring or velcro) to items such as keys, wallets, and
purses.
To find the missing object, press the corresponding label
on the labelled remote control to activate the bleeper on
the object locator.
Eating & Drinking Aids
One Cup Hot Water Dispenser
This device dispenses one cup of boiling water at the touch
of a button, so you only boil what you need.
Variable dispenser – choose from nine cup sizes – plus
manual stop facility for full control.
Monitoring Aids
Care Monitor
These two-way communication and monitoring systems allow a carer to see, hear and speak to a person from another room.
*The equipment you receive may differ from the example shown in the image