Personal Support Aids for Everyday Tasks

Personal aids are the small, practical tools that make everyday tasks easier without needing large or complex equipment. Our range includes reachers, easy-grip accessories, magnifiers, hand warmers and handheld massagers, all designed to reduce strain and support independence at home. Browse our full living aids range for other products that help with daily tasks.

About Our Personal Mobility Aids

Most of the products in this section solve a specific, everyday problem. A reacher means you do not have to bend or ask for help when something drops on the floor. An easy-grip accessory means a jar or bottle is not a battle. A handheld magnifier means small print is readable again. Hand warmers and portable massagers are here for comfort and relief rather than a specific task, but they are just as useful on difficult days.

All are lightweight, compact and straightforward to use. Many are small enough to keep in a bag or pocket. For more specialist reaching and gripping aids, our reaching aids and kitchen aids ranges cover more ground.

Hygiene Aid FAQs

  • What counts as a personal aid?

    Any compact, handheld tool that helps with a routine daily task. Reachers, easy-grip openers, magnifiers, shoehorns and small comfort devices all fall into this category. They are distinguished from larger mobility equipment by being lightweight, portable and simple to use without any setup or installation.
  • Who are personal aids most useful for?

    Anyone with reduced grip strength, limited reach, visual impairment or reduced dexterity. They are also commonly used during recovery from injury or surgery, when temporary limitations make previously straightforward tasks difficult. Most are useful for people of all ages, not just older adults.
  • Do I need specialist advice before buying a personal aid?

    For most products in this range, no. They are designed to be intuitive and low-risk. If you are managing a specific condition and want advice on which products would help most, Natasha, our occupational therapist, covers a range of daily living aids in her guide to staying active and independent.

Content reviewed: July 2026