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There is a range of equipment available to help maintain your independence in completing personal hygiene tasks. From daily living aids and perching stools to grab rails and adaptations there are a lot of options available to you.

Equipment can be privately purchased from a wide range of retailers both online and on the high street.  If you feel that you need further information or advice, please contact William Merritt Centre for impartial and professional advice and assessment, or call Adult Social Care on 0113 222 4401 to make a referral for assessment with the Leeds Equipment Service.

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Tap turner

A tap turner is a device that makes gripping and turning handles, knobs, and switches easier. It is designed to help people with weak grip, arthritis, or a limb difference to turn taps, which can be difficult to turn without assistance. The use of tap turners can make a practical difference in everyday life for disabled people with a condition that impacts their hands or fingers.

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Benefits

Makes gripping and turning tap handles easierĀ 

Things to consider

Not all tap turners are universal. You will need to identify the type of tap you have to know what type of tap turner will suit you.