Where can I get some aids? I find it hard to eat with normal cutlery

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 aids
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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 help
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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 ???❤️3
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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 wishes0
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