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Equipment and adaptations

Equipment and demonstration centre

Our equipment and demonstration centre at the Motex Centre in Weston-super-Mare displays: 

  • bathing displays 
  • shower units 
  • raised-level kitchens 
  • a variety of stairlifts 
  • a fully working through-floor lift 
  • adapted living rooms and bedrooms 
  • riser recliner chairs 
  • adjustable beds 
  • assistive technology 

All the equipment is available for you to try out when you visit. The centre also has a selection of assistive technology gadgets for you to test. 

Our knowledgeable occupational therapy staff can offer personal advice and help on what equipment is best for you (appointment necessary). We can also order any items for you that you wish to buy. 

Equipment and Demonstration Centre

The Motex Centre

Winterstoke Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 3YW 

01275 888 804
EDC@n-somerset.gov.uk

Opening hours Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm

Festive opening hours

  • Mon 23 Dec – closed as normal
  • Tue 24 Dec – open until 2:30pm
  • Wed 25 Dec – bank holiday (closed)
  • Thu 26 Dec - bank holiday (closed)
  • Fri 27 Dec - closed (council statistics day)
  • Mon 30 Dec  – closed as normal
  • Tue 31 Dec – closed
  • Wed 1 Jan – bank holiday (closed)
  • Thu 2 Jan – open 10-4 
  • Fri 3 Jan – closed

I need help choosing items for myself

We have worked with Medequip and the Disabled Living Foundation to provide a self-help tool. This will help you find products, equipment and technology that will help you live independently. 

See our dedicated webpage for more details. 

Get help to find equipment for yourself through the Medequip self-help tool