People who struggle to carry out everyday activities due to illness or disability are being reminded about the Equipment Advice Service.
Specialist staff provide free, impartial advice and information on various aids, adaptations and equipment available to purchase to help people live independently.
They can offer advice over the telephone or via email to anyone who lives in County Durham.
A website, www.equip-yourself-durham.org.uk is also available offering a free and easy to use way of assessing a person’s own equipment needs.
The Service can be contacted between Monday and Thursday between 10.00am and 3.00pm.by telephoning 0191 384 6726 or emailing: equipmentadvice@durham.gov.uk
