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We have a general aid for every need, learn more by reading the extensive range of articles that we have on offer in our blog. We sell thousands of living aids, and review as many as we can. From handy trays and devices to help open jars, to pill pots and emergency telephones, we have it all in our disability living aid shop. For more advice see our OT living aid recommendations.

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Living Aids

Stay Warm and Dry Outside and Indoors This Autumn

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 - by Geoff Chant

As summer comes to a close and autumn approaches these products available at CarceCo can solve your seasonal mobility needs.

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Living Aids

Help at Home with our Trolleys & Trays – 10% Discount – Ends 30th March

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 - by Jon Wade

To help all those who are staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown we are offering 10% off selected home help products. This includes 3 home trolleys that help you …

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Living Aids

10 New Mobility Products To Make Life a Little Easier in 2020

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 - by Jon Wade

We bring hundreds of new mobility products to the market every year and it can be hard to keep up with everything we have to offer, so today we’re looking …

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Living Aids

Christmas Stocking Fillers – Finding a Last Minute CareCo Xmas Gift

October 10, 2019September 2, 2020 - by Geoff Chant

Christmas is close, you’ve likely done the bulk of your shopping and are looking for the last items. At CareCo we have some great stocking filler gifts.

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Living Aids

Enjoy Christmas In the Kitchen Again – Stocking Filler Mobility Aids

October 10, 2019October 16, 2019 - by Geoff Chant

No matter how old you get, there is something exciting about getting a Christmas stocking. The gifts inside are usually a mix of the useful, the quirky and joke presents. …

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Living Aids

Help For Those Struggling To Read – Magnifying Glasses

October 4, 2019May 29, 2020 - by Jon Wade

If you find it increasingly hard to read we have several simple solutions. The humble magnifying glass is a great help, and whether you are reading small print on a …

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Living Aids

Prepare for The Winter Blues with SAD Light Treatment

September 11, 2019February 22, 2020 - by Geoff Chant

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year. Most sufferers experience their worst symptoms in the colder months – the …

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Living Aids

Five Tips to Make Your Home More Mobility Accessible

July 24, 2019July 29, 2019 - by Natasha Bruce-Jones

We often talk about the big-ticket mobility accessories we provide at CareCo. However, smaller adjustments can be made to make your home more accessible.

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Living Aids

Never Forget To Take Your Medicine With These Handy Weekly Pill Organisers

June 26, 2019July 17, 2019 - by Jon Wade

As we get older and battle more medical conditions, we find that we have more and more pills to take throughout the week. Remembering to take one pill can be …

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Living Aids

How To Take Care of Your Feet with CareCo Foot Care Accessories

May 25, 2019September 4, 2020 - by Geoff Chant

Our feet get put under so much strain and stress, that’s why we have carefully selected the following CareCo foot care products to help relieve the aches.

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Living Aids

Helping People With Memory Problems Stay Independent

May 22, 2019February 27, 2020 - by Jon Wade

Dementia suffers can become very vulnerable, the following CareCo dementia aids are designed to help patients continue to enjoy independent living.

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Living Aids

Mobility Aids To Help You Enjoy The Perfect Springtime Picnic

April 26, 2019October 17, 2019 - by Geoff Chant

If you have mobility difficulties springtime picnics can often seem like an obstacle rather than a source of enjoyment, but these mobility accessories can help.

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Living Aids / Walking Aids

Activity Ideas For The Easter Weekend

April 16, 2019May 29, 2020 - by Geoff Chant

The upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend is a great excuse to relax and unwind with friends and family, a time to get together, have some fun and celebrate the change …

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Living Aids

Care Home Supplies and Furniture

March 19, 2019September 4, 2020 - by Jon Wade

CareCo has a wide range of goods that support nursing homes and professional carers. Whether you run a care home or provide home care services, these products will make your …

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neck support
Living Aids

Suffer from Neck Pain or Whiplash? Try These Neck Support Pillows & Accessories

February 15, 2019June 14, 2019 - by Natasha Bruce-Jones

Proper neck support is important, especially if you already live with a lack of mobility due to neck or back pain, or if you’ve recently suffered an injury like whiplash. Take a look at some excellent neck support pillows and accessories in this blog.

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Living Aids

Furniture Protection Products for Life’s Little Mishaps

April 27, 2018March 24, 2021 - by Geoff Chant

Furniture has to endure a lot. To help keep your more valuable possessions in top condition here are some furniture protection products available at CareCo.

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Living Aids

Make Meal Times Easier with These Helpful Living Aids

March 30, 2018May 20, 2019 - by Geoff Chant

For those who have affected grip and dexterity meal times can be difficult. To offer assistance CareCo provide a number of living aids to help.

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Living Aids

Ideal CareCo Products for a Short Weekend Getaway

March 20, 2018May 29, 2020 - by Geoff Chant

Short breaks can do us the world of good. Here, we present a selection of CareCo weekend away products to help you enjoy your short break.

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Living Aids

Essential Everyday CareCo Household Gadgets

March 5, 2018October 26, 2020 - by Geoff Chant

CareCo love gadgets; we know you do too. We stock many clever items that can help around the household providing a relaxing and pleasant home environment.

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Living Aids

Medical Aids to Help Monitor Your Wellbeing at Home

February 19, 2018May 20, 2019 - by Geoff Chant

Your vitals are always most accurately measured by a doctor, but there are home medical aids that can give you a good indication between check-ups.

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