Trusted Information for Independent Living
About Living Made Easy
From its roots in DLF’s Hamilton Index, for more than 50 years, Living Made Easy has been one of the UK’s most trusted sources of independent information about equipment, assistive technology, home adaptations and solutions that support independent living.
Today, Living Made Easy is operated by Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT), a UK-wide Occupational Therapy practice specialising in independent living, Trusted Assessment, equipment provision and home adaptations.
Our commitment remains the same: to provide free, impartial and evidence-informed information that helps people make confident decisions about living independently.
Trusted Information for Independent Living
From its roots in DLF’s Hamilton Index, for more than 50 years, Living Made Easy has been one of the UK’s most trusted sources of independent information about equipment, assistive technology, home adaptations and solutions that support independent living.
Today, Living Made Easy is operated by Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT), a UK-wide Occupational Therapy practice specialising in independent living, Trusted Assessment, equipment provision and home adaptations.
Our commitment remains the same: to provide free, impartial and evidence-informed information that helps people make confident decisions about living independently.
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Occupational Therapy Expertise
Unlike many information websites, Living Made Easy is overseen by experienced Occupational Therapists and independent living specialists.
The TACT team is committed to ensuring that the information and advice published on Living Made Easy is:
- Accurate and regularly reviewed.
- Independent and impartial.
- Based on current clinical best practice.
- Informed by the latest evidence and professional guidance.
- Focused on helping people achieve the best possible outcomes for independent living.
Whether you are an older person, disabled person, family member, unpaid carer or health and social care professional, you can rely on Living Made Easy to provide trustworthy information that supports informed decision-making.
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A Leading Independent Living Equipment Database
Living Made Easy hosts information on more than 10,000 products from around 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers, making it one of Europe’s largest independent databases of daily living equipment.
The website enables users to:
- Explore equipment by category.
- Compare different products.
- Find retailers and manufacturers.
- Learn about solutions for everyday challenges.
- Access impartial guidance before making purchasing decisions.
Where products are available to buy online, links are provided directly to retailers’ websites.
Product listings are free, but companies can opt to advertise on Living Made Easy, this does not affect how the product information is displayed.
If you are a manufacturer or retailer of independent living products or home adaptations, please get in touch with us to add or update your products.
If there is a product that you feel is missing from Living Made Easy, please get in touch with the team so we can follow up.
Find Equipment That Meets Your Needs
Whether you’re looking for support with:
- Mobility
- Bathing and personal care
- Moving around the home
- Kitchen activities
- Medication management
- Communication
- Leisure and recreation
- Home safety
- Seating and furniture
Living Made Easy provides practical information to help you understand the options available.
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Personalised Advice with AskSARA
If you’re unsure which equipment may be most suitable, AskSARA can help.
AskSARA (the name means self-assessment rapid access) guides you through a series of simple questions about your circumstances before producing a personalised report containing OT-authored practical advice, information and suggested equipment to consider.
Make life easier in three simple steps with AskSARA.
Impartial advice about equipment to help make daily living easier
- Choose a topic
- Answer some questions
- Get advice
To get started, click here.
The AskSARA advice tool is licensed by a wide range of organisations whose versions contain extra useful signposting information such as information about local services. If you are an organisation looking to provide OT-authored advice for self-assessment along with local signposting, please get in touch with the TACT team at info@trustedassessing.com or phone 01626 879528.
Every day, hundreds of people use AskSARA to explore solutions that can help them remain safe, independent and confident at home.
Our Commitment to Impartiality
Independence and impartiality are at the heart of Living Made Easy.
Our product information is designed to help people make informed choices rather than promote particular brands or suppliers. We aim to include a comprehensive range of products from across the marketplace and continue to expand and update our database as new products become available.
Our advice is based on clinical knowledge, functional needs and best practice—not commercial preference.
Working with Manufacturers and Suppliers
We work closely with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure our product database remains comprehensive, accurate and up to date.
We welcome information about:
- New products
- Product updates
- Technical specifications
- Product withdrawals
- New retailers and distributors
By working collaboratively with industry, we can continue to provide one of the UK’s most comprehensive independent living resources, helping thousands of people each year access reliable information.
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Supporting Health and Social Care Professionals
Living Made Easy is widely used by Occupational Therapists, Trusted Assessors, local authorities, NHS services, housing providers, charities and care organisations.
Alongside public information, we provide professional resources to support evidence-based practice and informed equipment selection.
In 2026-27 TACT plans to reintroduce ProAssist the prescribing support tool for professionals involved in assessing for equipment and adaptations. To find out more, please get in touch with the TACT team at info@trustedassessing.com or phone 01626 879528.
Education and Professional Development
As part of TACT, Living Made Easy benefits from the expertise of one of the UK’s leading providers of accredited education in independent living and Trusted Assessment.
TACT delivers Occupational Therapist-led training, accredited qualifications and continuing professional development for health, housing and social care professionals across the UK.
This close relationship between clinical practice, education and information ensures that the advice published through Living Made Easy remains relevant, practical and aligned with current professional standards. To find out more about TACT’s training, consulting and assessment service, please browse the pages of this website or get in touch with the TACT team, complete our contact form, email info@trustedassessing.com or phone 01626 879528.
Our Vision
We believe everyone should have access to clear, reliable and impartial information that enables them to live as independently as possible.
By combining more than five decades of trusted information with Occupational Therapy expertise and a commitment to continual review and improvement, Living Made Easy will continue to help people make informed choices that improve independence, safety and quality of life.
To get in touch with the TACT team, please call 01626 879528, email info@trustedassessing.com or visit our website where you can make an enquiry Contact Us – Trusted Assessing and Care Training