Essex County Council

Advice about Equipment for People with Disabilities

Welcome to the Essex County Council customised version of AskSARA, an online guided advice tool by the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF).

By answering AskSARA's questions about yourself and your environment, it will allow you to make informed choices about equipment that might help you. It will also provide details of where you can obtain equipment and useful information about ways to make your life easier.

Computer Access for Self-Assessment

If you (or a family member) are not able to use a computer, or you do not have access to one, you can use a computer at your local library or the Independent Living Centre (address below).

Equipment Demonstration

You would like to talk to someone about equipment you can also contact or visit:

Independent Living Centre, 1 Newcomen Way, Severalls Business Park,
Colchester, CO4 9YR,
01206 518888

Here, equipment, minor adaptations and telecare products can be seen and tried out. During opening times staff are on hand to explain things and give advice.

The Centre is open to the public and an Occupational Therapist is available on:

Thursdays and Fridays: 9.30am- 3.30pm via appointment only. Further advice for People with Disabilities: If you would prefer to discuss your needs with a Social Care Adviser, or to find out about alternative methods of assessment, please telephone Contact Essex for advice on 0845 603 7630.

We would welcome your comments on how easy you found AskSARA to use. Please email your comments to SocialCareDirect@essex.gov.uk