- Drinking cups:dinnerware that is adapted is order to make eating easier for a person with reduced ability in their hands.
- Drinking straws:may be used where a person is unable to hold a cup or where they have swallowing difficulties.
- Cutlery: dinnerware that is adapted is order to make eating easier for people with reduced ability in their hands.
- Plate: dinnerware that is adapted is order to make eating easier for people with reduced ability in their hands.
- Tap turner: enables people with reduced hand function or weak grip to turn taps on and off.
- Tin openers: includes tin openers and ring pulls.
- Bottle / jar opener: for opening or fastening bottles or jars.
- Kettle tipper: safely pour boiling water without handling the full weight of the kettle.
- Dustpan and brush: for people who have back pain or other difficulties bending.
- Peeler: for peeling fruit and vegetables.
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Thinking about how you use your kitchen
Finding the right equipment can make life easier for you.
- Perching stool: an angled seat with or without arms which assists a person in the bathroom or kitchen where they are unable to stand for long periods of time to undertake an activity.
- Trolley: enables a person to carry items between rooms. This should not be used as a mobility aid.
- Tray: useful in different situations to hold food and drink or for holding small items.