There is a range of equipment available to help maintain your independence when eating and drinking. From making changes to your existing cutlery to adaptive eating and drinking aids 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 call Adult Social Care on 0113 2224401 to make a referral. Someone will call you back to discuss the difficulties you are having and if necessary, arrange for an assessment when equipment may be provided to you, from Leeds Equipment Service, free of charge.
Eating and drinking aids
There are a number of other daily living aids which can help maintain independence when eating and drinking. For example, a liquid level indicator can be fitted to the side of a mug or cup to help ensure that water levels are not high enough to pose a risk of a hot spill.
Other items which may help with eating and drinking include:
- mug trays
- weighted cuffs
- utensil holder straps
- forearm supports and stabilisers
You can find and buy these products online by
- Searching eating and drinking daily living aids in your browser
- Viewing a list of daily living aid providers on the Leeds Directory