You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
Many people can continue to live safely at home by using specialised equipment. This can maintain your independence and delay or prevent the need for social care.
You can find examples of equipment that could help you below.
Visit Living Made Easy to search for independent living equipment.
You and your family may be able to pay for any equipment you need privately.
Arranging equipment yourself may be quicker and give you more choice and control.
You may be able to find the equipment you need from:
Suffolk County Council may be able to help if you're not sure what to buy or need financial support. However, there will be limits to what we can do.
You can read more on suffolk.gov.uk about:
You may need help beyond equipment, technology or adaptations to your home, such as social care support.
If you think you need more support, the first step is to self-assess your care and support needs on our website.
The result of the self-assessment will tell you:
Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to a care and support assessment from the council. This would tell us how we could best support you to live as healthily, independently and safely as possible.