Easier Living - a guide for older and disabled people living in London (view report contents)
About this guide
This guide is about ways in which you can make everyday tasks at home
easier to do.
Many people are surprised to learn that there are so many different gadgets
to help with simple things like opening tins, reaching into corners or
carrying things. And there are clever ways of adapting your home to get
round any awkward features it may have.
Even better, there is lots of help and advice around. You may be able
to get help towards the cost of adaptations or products. You may even
be able to get what you need free. This guide gives you an idea of what
is possible and tells you how to find out more.
Note Although this guide is targeted at those living
in London, much of the information is also relevant to those living anywhere
else in the UK.
The guide was published in 2001, however contact details have been updated
where possible.
Ricability is very grateful to the Bridge House Estates Trust Fund for
funding this booklet.
About Bridge House Estates Trust Fund
The original purpose of the Trust Fund was to maintain London Bridge.
The fund now has a grant-making arm supporting charitable activity across
London. It is an independent trust whose trustee is the Corporation of
London.
Note: Prices in this booklet are given as a guide only. They vary from
model to model. You may be able to get help towards their cost - see Getting
equipped. It also pays to compare prices - shop around! Prices don’t
include VAT because you may not have to pay it - see Adapting
your home.
Table of contents
About this guide
Getting around
Around your home
In the kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Hobbies
Making your home safer
Getting equipped
Adaptations
Help with money
Helpful organisations
Local contacts (London only)
