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This solid white phone has big buttons with a special font for high visibility, a two-way speakerphone, plenty of loud ringtones and it is hearing-aid compatible so is ideal for the elderly.
Panasonic KX-TG6511, ?28.99. 0844 844 3856/ www.panasonic.co.uk
Sleek in silver and black, this model incorporates a speakerphone and soft-touch buttons but no answerphone.
Siemens Gigaset C300A, ?49.95. 08456 049 049/ www.johnlewis.com
This expensive looking easy-to-use phone offers a wide variety of functions including text messaging, alarm and integrated answering machine.
BT Synergy 6500, ?62.99. 0800 917 0510/ www.shop.bt.com
Expensive for a single phone but this model is comfortable to use and has a handy SIM reader so you can copy names and numbers from a mobile phone SIM card.
BT Graphite 2500, ?39.99. 0800 917 0510/ www.shop.bt.com
Good price for a stylish phone which sits neatly in a small space. Has a hands-free speaker and answerphone which can be operated from the handset or its compact base.
John Lewis JLIAN0931 Digital Telephone, ?19.95. 08456 049 049/ www.johnlewis.com
It may not have an answerphone but this handset with a yellow backlit display and easy-to-use functions is good value and stores up to 20 names.
