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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.
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:
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.
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:
Where products are available to buy online, links are provided directly to retailers' websites.
Whether you're looking for support with:
Living Made Easy provides practical information to help you understand the options available.
If you're unsure which equipment may be most suitable, AskSARA can help.
AskSARA (self-assessment rapid access) guides you through a series of simple questions about your circumstances before producing a personalised report containing practical advice, information and suggested equipment to consider.
Every day, hundreds of people use AskSARA to explore solutions that can help them remain safe, independent and confident at home.
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.
We work closely with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure our product database remains comprehensive, accurate and up to date.
We welcome information about:
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.
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.
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.
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
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