You can pay extra for an alternative item, so long as it does what the specific item prescribed would do. Unbreakable crockery may be more practical if breakages are common place, although many items are made of lightweight materials such as plastic, and are therefore more easily knocked out of position. But just like any vehicle, your scooter requires regular maintenance and occasional repairs to keep it running smoothly.

If you receive a prescription for equipment you can take it to a local accredited retailer, which may be a local pharmacy, who will provide you with the item. This stylish cup is shaped to avoid contact with your nose when the cup is tipped allowing you to drink without tipping your head back. Sometimes using heavier cutlery and cups/mugs can help to reduce, or ‘dampen’, a tremor in the hands. If you are struggling with caring for yourself, which includes getting enough to eat and drink, consider asking for a health and social care needs assessment.There are cups with a spouted lid which can prevent spillage, or you might find it easier to use a straw. Some Daily Living Aids are dispatched directly from the supplier, the product page indicates where this is the case. Being new to a caring role can be scary and is often something you need to learn quickly, so we've put together this comprehensive guide to help you out. Now that many people can spend unlimited time outdoors, going for a picnic in local parks and beauty spots has become increasingly popular as we enjoy the warm weather and get outside. Spoons made of plastic, or with a plastic coated head, may prevent damage to the teeth if the diner has a strong bite reflex or poor control when bringing the spoon up to the mouth.

If you know and understand the difficulties that you have and the reasons for them, you will be more able to select the right equipment to meet your needs. A person may display a poor appetite, but underlying this might be depression, difficulty communicating, pain and/or tiredness. Some mugs come with their own lids with straws, and straw holder are available to make sure the straw stays in the right position.It has a deliberate cut out opening for your nose allowing you to drink without having to tilt your head back. These allow you to use your whole hand to grasp the handle, or you can put your fingers through the handle so that a tight grip is not necessary. For larger, non-portable items, are exempt from this charge, and we are able to repair them under guarantee on-site. Often it is about working with your family and friends, organising yourself and your food and drink, so that there are less ‘unknowns’.