This page contains information to help you find medical equiptment for the elderly or handicapped, including nursing hoists, exercise equiptment for the elderly, mobility equiptment and items for people with special needs.
The first place I recommend to look is my list of medical equipment suppliers in the UK. Click here to see it. This list contains hundreds of medical suppliers who have this type of equipment.
If you are looking for equiptment for the handicapped or disabled, I recommend that you visit the Disabled Living Foundation. This is a UK charity that provides free advice on equipment for older people and the disabled. They say "From starlifts to walk-in baths, jar openers to tap turners, bathseats to walking sticks, the DLF can help you find equipment solutions that enable you to stay active and independent. Whether you're a member of the public or a healthcare professional who needs advice, the DLF is there to help you.".
If you are looking for hoists, then this link will help you: www.youreable.com. This website offers a lot of advice, discussion forums, and shopping guides. It is aimed at home users and nurses.
A good place to start is at the Equal Future website, where they advertise a range of Excercise Equipment. This is a commericial website, selling products such as Continence Care, special adaptors to make computers easier to use, and bathroom aids.
For mobility equipment, take a look at Nottingham Rehab Supplies, who have a selection of mobility equipment. These include walking frames, rollators (three-wheeled walking frames), crutches, walking sticks and wheelchairs.