Kit guides
Choosing home health kit
Which devices are worth buying, which standard each one meets, and a good low-cost option every time. These pages contain affiliate links, each one labelled.
Best home blood pressure monitors: choosing a BIHS validated monitor
How to choose an accurate home blood pressure monitor from the BIHS validated list, with picks from low-cost to app-connected.
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Choosing a pulse oximeter
What to look for in a home pulse oximeter, why none is "NHS approved", and what the accuracy evidence says, with options from low-cost up.
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Choosing a thermometer for your family
Which home thermometer to buy for adults, children and babies, how to take a temperature properly, and what counts as high.
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Choosing an electric toothbrush
Which electric toothbrush to buy for adults, children and people with braces, how to brush properly, and whether smart app features are worth it.
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Choosing bathroom and smart scales
What weight, BMI and body fat readings can and cannot tell you, who should avoid body composition scales, and which scales to buy.
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Personal alarms and fall detectors for older people
How personal alarms and fall detectors work, monitored versus family alarms, the digital phone switch, costs and help paying.
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Pill organisers and medicine reminders: choosing one for yourself or a parent
Weekly and monthly pill boxes, automatic dispensers and phone reminders, plus when to ask a pharmacy about a blister pack instead.
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Smartwatches for heart health
Which smartwatches and wearables offer heart rhythm checks in the UK, what each feature does, and who should and should not rely on one.
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What to keep in your home first aid kit
What to keep in a home first aid kit and medicine cabinet, how to store medicines safely, and whether to buy a ready-made kit.
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