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geek84
geek84 Scope Member Posts: 100 Courageous
in Housing and independent living
Hi Folks

I'm a male in my 50s and i have had a problem with my hands from birth.  As I am gettng older, I am finding it increasingly difficult to hold and use household mantenance tools such a screw driver, hammer, nails, drill etc.

I have asked some handymen to do some jobs for me around the house in the last few weeks, but it's making a dent in my finances.

Is there any help available for this type of condition?

Thanks in advance.


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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,037 Disability Gamechanger
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    HI,

    There's no paid help available for this sort of this as far as i know, if that's what you're asking. If your home is rented and you have maintenance issues then you should contact your landlord to report the repairs.

    I also noticed that you asked the same question about 2 years ago. Have another look at that thread, there's some links in there that maybe useful. Here the link to that thread. https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/52148/diy-household-maintenance-tools#latest

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • anisty
    anisty Community member Posts: 354 Pioneering
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    I wonder if the occupational therapy sevice could be of any help here?
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  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,882 Disability Gamechanger
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    Have you contacted the DLF or not? They might be able to help you. 
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  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 100 Courageous
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    Thanks Folks
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,037 Disability Gamechanger
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    anisty said:
    I wonder if the occupational therapy sevice could be of any help here?

    It's unlikely that they will be able to help with this.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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