Where can I get some aids? I find it hard to eat with normal cutlery
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omega0115
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Hi everyone . I’m new so please bear with me, I was wondering if anyone could direct me in right direction to get some aids . I have arthritis in my knees hips and hands and find it hard to eat with normal cutlery , I have walking aids thanks in advance
John
John
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Hi @omega0115 and welcome to the community are you looking for adaptive cutlery, for example, with bigger grip handles, bear with me, I will find the website which has a wide range of cutlery aidsDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Here it is, Complete Care Shop, if you click on the link it will take you directly to eating aids please let us know if you need any further helpDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Hi @omega0115 - Welcome to the community from me too! I have osteoarthrosis & have bought items from the shop Ami mentions a few times in the past. The other good thing about them is you can get items without paying VAT with a simple form they ask you to complete.
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thank you both so much ???❤️
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Welcome to the community @omega0115! Please do let us know if there is anything else we can do.
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Hi @omega0115
You could contact your local social services, to request a home assessment, by one of their OT.
They have a statuary duty to undertake such an assessment and funding of £1,000 is provided for any equipment or adaptation, that are identified.
Please keep us informed, on how you get on.
Best wishes
Brightness
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