Independence Hub

A great service that is offered by your local council whereby once you have signed up and been approved you will be given a Taxicard that affords you a certain amount of free rides per annum (up to 104 trips). This is a great service that we want to spread the word about. Taxi’s can be a great assistance for maintaining your independence when traveling to appointments. Click HERE to be taken to their website where you can apply.

Taking Care Anywhere combines the easy use of an in-home personal alarm with both a fall detector and a GPS tracker allowing you to keep your independence out and about and at home. There are many to choose from and this one from Age UK combines style and practicality. Click HERE to be taken to the Age UK site where you can learn more or purchase.

Stiltz Home lifts can be a great addition to your home if you struggle with your mobility. These are a great alternative to the traditional stairlift and can easily fit a wheelchair with the larger Trio model. These lifts are easy to operate either by yourself of a carer. Click HERE to be taken to their website where you can learn more of purchase.

Toilet frames are a great way to help you retain your independence at home. Most certainly where it counts. Keeping your personal needs met with a little bit of help. Click HERE to be taken to a site where you can learn more or purchase.

Home alarms are a great option to have around the home when you have a carer present. Whether you need some time alone and want to let your carer know you need help or if you’ve had a fall. Keeping them handy by the bed or in the bathroom can be helpful. Click HERE to be taken to a site where you can learn more or purchase.

Bidets can be really useful when it comes to a point where you feel you might need some help at home. An easy way to provide that little extra support, all in your own hands. These can also be helpful when beginning care as carers can help with the controls. Click HERE to be taken to a site where you can learn more or purchase.

A bidet topper is an easy and cheap way to upgrade your washing experience. These can be fitted by your plumber easily and operated by yourself or a carer. Click HERE to be taken to Amazon where you can learn more or purchase.

-Consult a professional plumber for availability in your home.

A non slip matt may sound like a small measure but it can make a huge difference for your independence. Feeling safe while bathing is essential and these matts can reduce your risk of falling or slipping by a landslide. Click HERE to be taken to a site where you can learn more or purchase.

A grab rail can easily be installed onto your bed to help you with getting in and out. These rails are handy if you are feeling weaker than usual, if you’ve had an operation or if you just need a little more assistance. Click HERE to be taken to a site where you can learn more or purchase.

These devices are new to the market and a great addition to your wardrobe if you want to retain your independence when going out on your own. Whether you are out gardening or heading to the market these devices detect when you fall and deploy an airbag to protect your hips on impact. Click HERE to be taken to the device site where you can learn more or purchase.

Grab rails that attach to your bath are yet another way to make bathing safe and comfortable for you. Whether your on your own or with a carer these are always great to have on hand to guide you in and out of the bath. Click HERE to be taken to a site where you can learn more or purchase.

Nordic walking sticks offer a lightweight and dignified alternative to the traditional walking stick. If you are out enjoying Londons green space, or going on a longer walk where you need a bit more support. These sticks can be a great help to you or your loved one. Click HERE to be taken to a website where you can learn more or purchase.