My Equipment and Gadgets

Carrying on with my last post, about the switches on my clipboard on my bed, although I learned approximately where my switch for my lamp is, I still have problems with finding it in the dark because I have to feel for it with my foot whilst my foot is under the covers… So, to help with this, I bought some glow-in-the-dark stickers. I bought different-sized circular stickers and one big roll of glow-in-the-dark tape, I bought both because I didn’t know which would be best. Th

Although I only really use my bedroom for sleeping in and storing my clothes, standing frame and electric wheelchair, there are quite a few bits and pieces that I have gathered to maximize my independence and to make it more accessible. I have always struggled with keeping my quilt up when I am in bed, especially during the summer months because I have a lighter tog duvet when it’s hotter and as the summer quilt is thinner, it moves more when I move. I have a double quilt so

Welcome back! When I was living with my mum and dad, I also liked to be as independent as possible because that’s how I was brought up...

I store my DVDs and other bits and pieces in my TV unit drawers. Being neat and tidy is great, but there was a bit of a problem with...

When I was living with my parents, I called them when I needed help, but when I moved, some carers said that they didn’t hear me when I...

There are many different types of equipment and gadgets out there and even the smallest and simplest thing can mean the difference...