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

omega0115
omega0115 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2024 in Housing and independent living
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 
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,859 Championing
    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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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,859 Championing
    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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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community Member Posts: 17,362 Championing
    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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  • omega0115
    omega0115 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    thank you both so much ???❤️
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  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,505 Championing
    Welcome to the community @omega0115! Please do let us know if there is anything else we can do. :)
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  • atlas47
    atlas47 Community Member Posts: 237 Empowering
    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
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