Clothes and getting dressed

Getting dressed shouldn't be a chore, and maintaining your independence often starts with the simple act of getting dressed.

Within this section, you'll find information on a variety of clothing solutions, equipment, and aids, all aimed at promoting a sense of independence and allowing you to live life to the fullest.

Advice for getting dressed: Explore tips on simplifying your dressing routine, like choosing easy-to-fasten garments and dressing in layers for optimal comfort.
Clothes to keep you warm: Discover a range of clothing options specifically designed to retain heat, perfect for the cooler Plymouth climate.
Accessible clothing: Learn about clothing with features that make dressing easier, such as garments with easy-grip closures and comfortable loose fits.
Daily living aids: Reduced mobility, dexterity, vision, or hearing can make tasks like dressing, bathing, cooking, and managing medications complicated. This can lead to reliance on others, frustration, and even safety hazards.

Where to buy equipment to help keep your home safe

Plymouth City Council, NHS Devon, and Livewell Southwest have jointly commissioned NRS Healthcare to deliver the Safe+Well service, and they have over 2,500 daily living aids that you can purchase by mail order, telephone, or online.

View the Plymouth Safe+Well website

NRS has a dedicated phone line with a trained team of specialists who can answer any questions you might have. Just call 0345 6461860.

Other places to buy equipment from:

How to get adult social care support

Depending on your circumstances and how your needs are assessed, you might be eligible for support from the council.

The easiest way to check what help you might be entitled to is to complete our online self-assessment. It only takes a few minutes, and at the end of the form, you have the option of making a referral and requesting a formal assessment.

Advice for getting dressed

Living independently often means maintaining the ability to dress yourself. However, age-related changes like reduced dexterity, limited mobility, and vision problems can make getting dressed a frustrating and challenging task.

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Clothes to keep you warm

While the fresh air is invigorating, staying warm and comfortable throughout the colder months is essential. Age-related changes like reduced body heat production and increased sensitivity to the cold can make staying cosy a challenge.

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Accessible clothing

Staying stylish and independent with your wardrobe choices is an essential part of living well. However, age-related changes like reduced dexterity, limited mobility, and vision problems can make dressing a challenge.

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Daily living aids

Maintaining independence in your home often involves finding solutions to everyday challenges that arise with age. Reduced mobility, dexterity, vision, or hearing can make tasks like dressing, bathing, cooking, and managing medications complicated. This can lead to reliance on others, frustration, and even safety hazards.

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