AskSARA provides impartial advice about suitable equipment and assistive technology solutions in response to questions you answer.

The online tool provides you with a personalised report to tell you about things that you might find useful in your daily life.

By answering a few questions about your needs, AskSARA can suggest equipment or ideas that could help you.

It can also show you where you can buy products to help you. AskSARA is linked to the Disabled Living Foundation’s website which has over 10,000 products, 950 national suppliers and 800 local retailers.

AskSARA is easy to use. Simply:

  • Choose which subject you would like help and support with
  • Answer some questions about yourself and your environment

AskSARA will produce a free personalised report providing:

  • Clear, tailored advice written by experts on ways to help with daily activities and staying independent in your home
  • An impartial list of products and equipment, specific to your needs, with information on where to get them
  • Further help and contacts for more information
  • An option to save your report and share it with family, friends and care workers

Access the South Tyneside AskSARA page here.