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How to buy mobility and living aids

Buying the right living aids and mobility equipment can help you live more independently in later life. Find out how to choose the most suitable products for you, where to buy and your rights if you’re not satisfied.

Choosing and buying equipment

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Obtaining independent living products can improve your safety and wellbeing, and also ensure you stay independent for longer.

Independent living retailers

4 min read

Find out about online shops for independent living products, and specialist retailers for people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, limited mobility and other disabilities.

Returning goods and shopping online

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Learn about your consumer rights when buying equipment or services for a disability or health condition from a shop, online or at home.

Your consumer rights when you change your mind

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Your consumer rights when you change your mind after buying equipment or services for a disability or health condition from a shop or online.

Claiming a VAT discount

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Don’t lose out if you’re aged 60 years or over and have mobility needs or a disability: you may qualify for a discount on VAT.
Real-life stories
Read real-life experiences about organising care at home, staying independent and adaptations made to homes.
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Find out how much home care costs
Use our calculator to find out how much you might pay a home care agency in your area and what financial support is available.

Further reading

Bathroom adaptations

We explain your options for making bathing easier – including walk-in baths, walk-in showers and wet rooms.

How to get a wheelchair

We explain the options for getting a wheelchair, from the NHS service and rental options to buying one privately.

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