Assistive Technology

The right equipment can mean the difference between being unable to manage at home and remaining at home. Numerous alternatives are available, and equipment must be prescribed to meet your needs.
We can help with equipment assessment, recommendation, and training to promote independence with daily duties while remaining as safe as possible. A wide selection of specialised equipment is available to help people and their carers do daily tasks. It is also known as assistive technology” device, which includes: –
- Adaptive cutlery, long-handled washing and dressing aids, toileting and continence aids, and adapted kitchen equipment.
- Manual and electric wheelchairs, motorised scooters, hoists, transfer boards, slide sheets, and car and vehicle modifications are all examples of mobility and transfer aids.
- Modified chairs and beds, pressure relieving mattresses and cushions, specialised sitting solutions, and positioning equipment.
- Magnifiers, talking clocks, huge button phones, talking kitchen appliances, and tactile hints are examples of sensory aids.
- Environmental control systems and computer access systems are examples of high-tech aids.
- Recreational Aids include modified sports and leisure equipment, arts and crafts supplies, and gardening tools.
When purchasing any assistive technology, picking and using the device correctly is critical. A “one-size-fits-all” approach can lead to dissatisfaction, wasted time and money, and even damage or accidents. Core OT equipment prescription services have the experience to ensure that the best aids and equipment are chosen and tested.
Correct installation and training in using aids and equipment are essential components of our service