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Kitchen

There is a range of equipment available to help us feel confident in the kitchen. From kettle tippers and walkers with frames to help prevent hot spills to bread boards and knives to help avoid accidents with sharp knives 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. 

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Kettle Tipper

Kettle tippers help people with limited reach, dexterity and strength transfer hot water from a kettle or teapot into a cup. This helps reduce strain on your hands and reduce the risk of dangerous boiling water spills.

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Benefits

The tipper holds the kettle and pours the hot water without lifting.

Suitable for the elderly, disabled, or those who have weakness in their hands and arms or reduced grip strength.

Returns to an upright position easily using springs or counterbalance, depending on the product. 
 

Things to consider

Not all kettle tippers are universal. You will need to find the tipper to match the kettle you have or consider purchasing a new kettle. 

The tipper does not help in the process of filling it with water. Consider using a light container like a jug or a mug to fill it to the desired capacity. 

Locating the kettle tipper close to the sink will help in the process of filling and emptying the kettle of unwanted water without lifting it. 

May not be suitable for someone with visual impairments.