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Kitchen Equipment
Equipment and adaptations are available which may help you stay independent for longer. There is also support available to help you choose the right equipment or adaptation to suit your needs. For further details about assessment and assistance with minor equipment visit the Equipment and Adaptations page.
If you find preparing food difficult, there is equipment available to make this easier. Some examples are:
- Can, jar, ring pull and bottle openers
- Kettle tipper
- Easy grip knives
- Liquid level indicator
- Anti slip tray
- Easy grip grater/ slicer
- Cool grip jugs, trays and handles
- Safety cutting boards
- Talking kitchen scales
- Trolleys
- Insulated cups, mugs and eating bowls
For a full catalogue visit the NRS Healthcare website.
If you find eating difficult there is equipment available to make it easier. Some examples of the equipment available:
- Easy grip and angled cutlery
- Bibs and clothing protectors
- One handed cutlery
- Keep warm plates and cups
- High visibility plates
- Anti slip mats
For a full catalogue visit the NRS Healthcare website.
If you find drinking difficult there is equipment available to make it easier. Some examples of the equipment available:
- Easy grip cups
- Bibs and clothing protectors
- Keep warm cups
- High visibility cups
- Anti slip mats
- Straws, beakers and mugs
For a full catalogue visit the NRS Healthcare website.
Kitchen cleaning and chores
If you struggle to clean the kitchen or reach into cupboards there is equipment that could make it easier. Some examples of equipment:
- Reachers
- Perching stool
- Window puller
- Folding step
- No-bend pet bowls
- Easy use plugs
- Tap turners
For a full catalogue visit the NRS Healthcare website.
Alternatively help may be available from a provider who can do these chores for you. Visit the Home Care or Providers directory for a list of providers.