Kitchen and dining

There are many products to help you with opening jars, cans or bottles

A google search for bottle, can or jar openers will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590. 

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

There are many products to help you with eating and drinking; for example, plate surrounds to prevent spillage, cutlery that is lightweight, angled or has enlarged handles, drinking support systems, straws and holders, lightweight kettles or kettle tippers.

A google search for eating and drinking aids will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590. 

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

There are many food preparation products to help you; for example, easy-grip utensils, clamp-on vegetable peelers, slip-resistant workstations and boards, pan handle holders.

A google search for food preparation aids will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590. 

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

There are many products that can help you with cleaning and laundry; for example, adjustable-height clothes dryers, wall mounted or table-top ironing boards, long-handled dustpans and brushes, long-handled window washers, lightweight vaccuum cleaners, telescopic dusters.

You can search online for specific items, eg long handled dustpan and brush or telescopic dusters. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590. 

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

There are suppliers who are able to fit fully accessible kitchens for those with disabilities or limited mobility. There are also many products, appliances and accessories that you can buy to make life easier in the kitchen. For example, talking microwave ovens and induction hobs, stove guards which disconnect power in the event of a risk of fire, stools and trolleys, tap and knobs turners, easy-grip scissors, slip-resistant mats and trays.

A google search for kitchen aids will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590. 

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor. 

There are also many aids on the market to assist you in picking up or reaching items if you have limitied mobility.

A google search for pick up and reach tools will bring up equipment suppliers. Or you can search for specific items. It is always useful to compare prices for the same equipment on different websites; some may be on sale or special offer. We would also recommend searching for customer reviews for specific equipment and suppliers, particularly for more expensive items.

Disabled Living is a charity offering free impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people and those who support them. This includes information about products and equipment from their Equipz team. Visit their website or you can call them on 0161 214 4590. 

The British Red Cross has an online store with a range of daily assisted living products for around the home or for when you are out and about.

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) offers independent, professional advice and information to help you find out what is available for private purchase. Their Living Made Easy website offers guidance on and information about products you can buy to help you with everyday tasks. They also have a Helpline on 0300 999 0004 where you can discuss areas of daily living you find difficult with an experienced advisor.