How to safely carry hot food

Which walking frame do you have?

Many have attachable trays.

Or would something like this be suitable?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/NRS-Healthcare-Helper-Trolley-Eligible/dp/B07C59SR4Q?th=1

I’m

A stander but can you eat at the bench it was made from? X

When my wife/carer was in hospital I had the council send in people 3 times a day to ensure i had meals and was ok, i requested a care need assessment. Even after my wife was discharged after her op they still came around for a couple of weeks to help. I am very independent but was appreciative of the short term help. Maybe an option while your husband is not around

https://www.gov.uk/apply-needs-assessment-social-services

Hi,

Its not like PIP or WCA, all they did was send a woman around and had a chat with both the wife and me. Organised an occupational therapist to call round (admittedly was well after my wife was in hospital) but they are busy.

The social discussed the level of care needed, and listened to what would suit us best to help. I also ended up with a lifeline as Im prone to passing out. You control what level of help is needed and I found the whole experience to be helpful and not stressful. Yes it means you have people coming into your house but for me they were the only option as our family are not close to help. A care plan was drawn up and they have strict rules to adhere to. They came in, stayed around 30 mins 4 times a day and made sure I had drink and meals. We did cheat by buying microwave meals but the team would make these then wash up after. Ive just been through tribunal for PIP so its no where near as stressful as that has been.

I thought I would be able to cope but not afraid to ask for some help.. When we were back self supporting we just contacted them and they stopped the service.. My mother in law also had this when she was end of life care and they would always be polite and caring.

Best regards

We had very little notice of my wife's cancer operation, was only 4 days and the care team rushed through to get the support needed to help me. The lifeline and keylock were installed 2 days after the initial phone call. Occupational therapy have been since and I now have a bath lift, shower stools, electric bed, various perching stools, a table on wheels and other items to help me daily. The whole experience has been very helpful as buying these items can be very costly, especially when they can be loaned for free for the duration.

Sorry for so many replies, part of my condition is brain fog and i forget things easily..

A walking frame with tray/s on would be great but I'd recommend getting one with brakes so it a) doesn't run away from you and b) you can lock it and use it as your table when you sit. Good luck.