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Amanda1234567
Amanda1234567 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited May 2023 in Coffee lounge
I survived a stroke last October and have left sided weakness and difficulty in using my left hand
 Looking for personal care tips 
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Amanda1234567 and welcome, would you mind me asking if you've been able to talk to an occupational therapist (OT) about personal care aids, or if you've had a needs assessment with your local authority? 

    You might like to have a look at Active Hands, they have a shop with all sorts of aids and equipment for everyday living, and you can filter your search by health condition or disability. You can have a look and research the sorts of things which might be handy for you, and discuss this with your OT if you're able to. 

    If there's anything more we can help with, please ask :) 
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  • Amanda1234567
    Amanda1234567 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    Thanks for your post Alex. Yes, have recently been given some help and advice re bathing from an O.T. in the local authority and I'll check out the Active Hands. 🤞
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    You're welcome @Amanda1234567 I hope it's useful for you. I've got my eye on the 'Egg Cracker' myself, as I have Cerebral Palsy there's plenty of kitchen gadgets which would help out!
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