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Products to help you with:
Household tasks

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Household tasks can be challenging for all of us, especially those with underlying health conditions. You may find some of these products chosen by Occupational Therapists helpful to manage these tasks more independently. Pacing is a particularly useful tool and using a perching stool to break up these tasks keeps you engaged and participating but offers you a chance to take a rest.

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Aidapt Logo

The 3 in 1 Pill Crusher and Cutter is a hand travel-size device that cuts crushes and stores tablets.

  • Ideal for those with limited dexterity
  • Crushes uncoated pills into powder by a simple screw action
  • Useful for children or those with difficulty swallowing
£2.10
Not eligible for VAT Relief
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13364
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Aidapt

Big Button Talking Clock

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The Big Button Talking Clock is ideal for people who are partially sighted or blind. Simply tap the large blue button and the talking clock will clearly speak the day and time. Easy to programme as the clock speaks the numbers whilst you set the date time and alarm.

  • Simply tap the large blue button to hear the time and date
  • Easy to programme and use
  • Requires x3 AAA batteries (not included)
£11.58
with VAT Relief
£13.90 Incl. VAT
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13683
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ORNAMIN

Bowl with Sloped Base - Blue

(1)

This Bowl with Sloped Base is made from melamine and features a base that is slanted towards the rim so ensuring that food gets onto a spoon much more easily. There is also an overhang that makes eating with one hand no problem at all.

  • Sloped Base ensures foot easily gets onto a spoon
  • Non-slip ring on the base
  • Overhang that makes one hand eating easy
£15.75
with VAT Relief
£18.90 Incl. VAT
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13683
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ORNAMIN

Bowl with Sloped Base - Red

(1)

This Bowl with Sloped Base is made from melamine and features a base that is slanted towards the rim so ensuring that food gets onto a spoon much more easily. There is also an overhang that makes eating with one hand no problem at all.

  • Sloped Base ensures foot easily gets onto a spoon
  • Non-slip ring on the base
  • Overhang that makes one hand eating easy
£15.75
with VAT Relief
£18.90 Incl. VAT
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10902
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Homecraft

Brevetti Sock and Stocking Aid

(1)

The Brevetti Sock and Stocking Aid has been designed to help those with restricted mobility enabling the user to successfully apply socks.

    £21.58
    with VAT Relief
    £25.90 Incl. VAT
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    Buckingham Logo

    The Coolhand is a handy little device that enables the user to simply grip hot/cold plates of food without getting burnt. It is ideal for people with arthritis and limited hand dexterity.

      £4.50
      Not eligible for VAT Relief
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      Solon Security Logo

      The innovative EasyTurn Dusk Till Dawn Timer allows the timer to be set to switch on for 2 4 6 or 8 hours after dusk has fallen or to operate throughout the hours of darkness. It is an ideal burglary deterrent as it gives the appearance that a home is occupied and can help vulnerable people to feel safe and secure in their own home.

      • After dark setting of 2-8 hours
      • Ideal burglary deterrent
      • Compact size
      £7.50
      Not eligible for VAT Relief
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      13594
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      Hospital Direct

      Deluxe Leg Lifter

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      This Leg Lifter will make a big difference if you need help raising your feet in and out of bed or a vehicle. Just drop the lifter under your feet and then using the ladder-like handles adjust your grip so that you can easily raise your feet.

      • Helps to raise your feet in and out of bed/vehicles
      • Features ladder-like handles
      • Easy to use
      £25.75
      with VAT Relief
      £30.90 Incl. VAT
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      The Digital Talking Kitchen Scales allows those with visual impairments to cook and bake independently. The easy-to-use digital scales read aloud the weight in a clear and loud voice. The minimal buttons are raised and embossed to make them clear to identify and press.

      • Digital display
      • Raised buttons
      • Imperial and metric measurements
      £22.08
      with VAT Relief
      £26.50 Incl. VAT
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      Doro Logo

      The Doro Phone Easy 100w is an easy to use cordless phone with amplified sound up to 30dB.

      • Easy to use cordless phone with extra clear sound
      • Large display and easy to read characters
      • Handset volume amplified by up to 30dB
      £76.00
      Not eligible for VAT Relief
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      13694
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      Doro PhoneEasy 331 Photo

      Specifically designed to make using a phone as simple as can be The Doro PhoneEasy 331 has Big buttons on a clear and spacious keypad and picture buttons to make dialling loved ones simpler.

      • High contrast keys with low reflective finish
      • Visual ring indicator
      • 3 Handy Photokeys for easy access to speak to loved ones
      £45.83
      with VAT Relief
      £55.00 Incl. VAT
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      Dycem mats have been developed to produce the most effective non-slip material available. The non-slip mat is not sticky but it grips dry slippery surfaces

        £23.70
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        Dycem mats have been developed to produce the most effective non-slip material available. The non-slip mat is not sticky but it grips dry slippery surfaces

          £23.70
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          Dycem mats have been developed to produce the most effective non-slip material available. The non-slip mat is not sticky but it grips dry slippery surfaces

            £23.70
            Not eligible for VAT Relief
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            Dycem mats have been developed to produce the most effective non-slip material available. The non-slip mat is not sticky but it grips dry slippery surfaces

              £23.70
              Not eligible for VAT Relief
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              Dycem mats have been developed to produce the most effective non-slip material available. The non-slip mat is not sticky but it grips dry slippery surfaces

                £23.70
                Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                13848
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                Easi-Grip

                Easi-Grip Bread Knife

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                From the popular range of Easi-Grip® knives the Easi-Grip® Bread Knife features a thick angled handle making it easier to grip than other more conventional options on the market.

                • Stainless steel blade
                • Non-slip finish
                • Dishwasher safe
                £9.08
                with VAT Relief
                £10.90 Incl. VAT
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                The ergonomic angled handle on the Easi-Grip Garden Fork keep hand and wrist in its most natural position relieving wrist and hand strain.

                • Non-slip grip
                • Extremely light-weight
                • Brightly coloured handle
                £14.90
                Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                The Easi-Grip Long Handled Garden Trowel is designed to allow users an extended reach which enables gardening from a seated position.

                  £45.00
                  Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                  The Easi-Grip Scissors manufactured by Peta UK are lightweight and easy to use. A continuous loop plastic handle automatically reopens the scissor

                    £5.90
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                    10479
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                    Easi-Riser Overbed Table

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                    The Sidhil Easi-Riser Overbed Table is designed to be used over a bed. The top is height adjustable and fixed. Supplied fully assembled. Free UK delivery

                      £282.50
                      with VAT Relief
                      £339.00 Incl. VAT
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                      NRS Logo

                      This NRS Easy Lift Overbed Table features a mechanical height adjustment that allows the table top to easily and smoothly rise to the desired height. The large beech table top has high edges so preventing items rolling off. It features large wheels that allow it to easily glide over carpet and wood floors.

                      • Easy to raise and lower
                      • High edges around table top
                      • Large wheels
                      £169.00
                      Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                      NRS Logo

                      This NRS Easy Lift Overbed Table features a mechanical height adjustment that allows the table top to easily and smoothly rise to the desired height. The large blue table top has high edges so preventing items rolling off. It has a wheelchair friendly base and also features large wheels that allow it to easily glide over carpet and wood floors.

                      • Easy to raise and lower
                      • High edges around table top
                      • Wheelchair friendly
                      £215.83
                      with VAT Relief
                      £259.00 Incl. VAT
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                      10285
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                      Etac

                      Etac Body Washer

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                      The Beauty body washer is designed to easily clean the body without straining. Its replaceable wash cloths wash effectively without absorbing water.

                      • Easily clean the body without straining
                      £17.08
                      with VAT Relief
                      £20.50 Incl. VAT
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                      10282
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                      Etac

                      Etac Comb (Long)

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                      The Beauty comb is curved to follow the shape of the head and can be held close to the body without losing power or reach. Long 380 mm version

                        £13.32
                        with VAT Relief
                        £15.98 Incl. VAT
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                        13701
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                        Helping Hand

                        Ezy-On Compression Stocking Frame

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                        The Ezy-On is a frame that assists with putting on compression stockings and can be used standing sitting or in a lying position. It is useful for people that have difficulties bending down and who have limited movement following procedures such as hip replacements.

                        • Makes putting compression stockings on easy
                        • Can be used standing, sitting or in lying position
                        • Suitable for above and below knee support stockings
                        £26.58
                        with VAT Relief
                        £31.90 Incl. VAT
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                        These Gents Washable Slippers have an attractive navy pattern and are comfortable and functional. The hook and loop fastenings allow the slippers to be easily adjusted.

                          £49.00
                          Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                          11949
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                          Helping Hand

                          Helping Hand Comfi Foot Cleaner

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                          Washing inbetween your toes can sometimes be difficult. This product may help you! The long handle eliminates the need to bend; the sponge has been shaped to get where others just cannot. The new supportive grip allows for comfort and ease.

                          • Comfy grip handle helps you grip
                          • Can be bent into a shape which suits you
                          • Easier to wash your shoulders, back, legs or feet
                          £9.58
                          with VAT Relief
                          £11.50 Incl. VAT
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                          11945
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                          Helping Hand

                          Helping Hand Shoe Helper

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                          The Helping Hand Shoe Helper is used as an aid for putting on shoes or also as a general dressing aid/ bedroom reacher. Available in two sizes.

                          • Acts as both a grabber and shoe horn
                          • Hooked trigger can be used as dressing tool
                          • Available in two sizes – 26" & 32"
                          from
                          £13.25
                          with VAT Relief
                          £15.90 Incl. VAT
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                          Lifemax Logo

                          This Wall Clock has a simple clear analogue display for the time with the addition of a digital day and date display.

                          • 30cm face analogue face with distinct hands for easy reading
                          • Clear digital display of Day, Date and Month in UK format
                          • Simple to set
                          £22.08
                          with VAT Relief
                          £26.50 Incl. VAT
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                          Lifemax Logo

                          This Wall Clock has a simple clear analogue display for the time with the addition of a digital day and date display.

                          • 30cm face analogue face with distinct hands for easy reading
                          • Clear digital display of Day, Date and Month in UK format
                          • Simple to set
                          £22.08
                          with VAT Relief
                          £26.50 Incl. VAT
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                          Aidapt Logo

                          The inflatable hair wash basin has been designed to offer portable hair washing. The basin is latex free. Can be used in the home or take away on holiday with you.

                          • Portable
                          • Latex Free
                          • Neck recess for comfort
                          £12.50
                          Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                          ORNAMIN Logo
                          13674
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                          ORNAMIN

                          Keep Warm Bowl - Grey

                          (1)

                          The Keep Warm Bowl can be filled with hot or cold water and enables slow eaters to enjoy their meals as food is kept at the desired temperature for a long time. The bowl features a non-slip base and is break-proof and dishwasher safe.

                          • Easy to fill
                          • Keeps food warm or cold
                          • Ideal for people that eat slowly
                          £18.25
                          with VAT Relief
                          £21.90 Incl. VAT
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                          ORNAMIN Logo
                          13674
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                          ORNAMIN

                          Keep Warm Bowl - Red

                          (1)

                          The Keep Warm Bowl can be filled with hot or cold water and enables slow eaters to enjoy their meals as food is kept at the desired temperature for a long time. The bowl features a non-slip base and is break-proof and dishwasher safe.

                          • Easy to fill
                          • Keeps food warm or cold
                          • Ideal for people that eat slowly
                          £18.25
                          with VAT Relief
                          £21.90 Incl. VAT
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                          Homecraft Logo
                          15943
                          Homecraft

                          Key Turner Two Keys

                          The Two Key Turner is a simple product that has a curved built in handle for 2 yale or mortice type door keys. It has a moulded rubber comfort grip

                          • Designed to take 2 Yale or Mortice keys
                          • Provides comfortable grip and good leverage
                          • Locking lever ensures separate use of keys
                          £7.90
                          Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                          Keywing Logo

                          The Keywing is an innovative new key turner that clips into keys to provide extra surface area and leverage and makes keys much easier to find grip and turn. Available in a range of attractive vibrant colours that makes it easier to identify which key is for which door. Supplied as single or triple pack.

                          • Award winning
                          • Grip keys with ease
                          • Turn keys with ease
                          £3.90
                          Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                          Keywing Logo

                          The Keywing is an innovative new key turner that clips into keys to provide extra surface area and leverage and makes keys much easier to find grip and turn. Available in a range of attractive vibrant colours that makes it easier to identify which key is for which door. Supplied as single or triple pack.

                          • Award winning
                          • Grip keys with ease
                          • Turn keys with ease
                          £3.90
                          Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                          Keywing Logo

                          The Keywing is an innovative new key turner that clips into keys to provide extra surface area and leverage and makes keys much easier to find grip and turn. Available in a range of attractive vibrant colours that makes it easier to identify which key is for which door. Supplied as single or triple pack.

                          • Award winning
                          • Grip keys with ease
                          • Turn keys with ease
                          £11.90
                          Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                          Keywing Logo

                          The Keywing is an innovative new key turner that clips into keys to provide extra surface area and leverage and makes keys much easier to find grip and turn. Available in a range of attractive vibrant colours that makes it easier to identify which key is for which door. Supplied as single or triple pack.

                          • Award winning
                          • Grip keys with ease
                          • Turn keys with ease
                          £3.90
                          Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                          Aidapt Logo
                          13322
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                          Aidapt

                          Leg Lifter Aid

                          (1)

                          The Leg lifter is a personal aid to help lift your legs either on or off a bed or wheelchair. Easy to use by positioning your leg in the foot loop and then pulling the strap using your hands.

                          • Loops around your foot
                          • Handle loop
                          • Easy to use
                          £4.92
                          with VAT Relief
                          £5.90 Incl. VAT
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                          Homecraft Logo
                          10355
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                          Homecraft

                          Long Handled Net Sponge

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                          This long handled net body washer is a luxurious alternative to a brush or sponge. The scrunched-up net encourages the soap to lather

                            £18.33
                            with VAT Relief
                            £22.00 Incl. VAT
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                            Homecraft Logo
                            11111
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                            Homecraft

                            Long Handled Plastic Shoehorn

                            (3)

                            This Long Handled Shoe Horn is made from plastic and allows excellent reach whilst applying footwear.

                            • Long handle gives extra reach
                            • Hanging loop attached
                            • Length 430 mm (17")
                            £14.08
                            with VAT Relief
                            £16.90 Incl. VAT
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                            Aidapt Logo
                            13316
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                            Aidapt

                            Lotion Applicator

                            (1)

                            The lotion applicator helps you apply your lotions with minimal fuss.

                            • Easy to use
                            • Suitable for lotions, creams and oils
                            • Rollerball ensures even product application
                            £4.58
                            with VAT Relief
                            £5.50 Incl. VAT
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                            10663
                            Magnif-i

                            Magnifying Sheet

                            The Magnifying Sheet is a smaller version of the Full Page Magnifier and offers excellent enlargement for reading books maps and newspapers.

                              £8.50
                              Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                              Aidapt Logo
                              15932
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                              Aidapt

                              Monthly Pill Dispenser

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                              This Monthly Pill dispenser is an Ideal way to organise your pills for the month ahead with 32 coloured compartments.

                              • 32 coloured compartments
                              • AM and PM sections
                              • Easy Storage
                              £8.25
                              with VAT Relief
                              £9.90 Incl. VAT
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                              Nilaqua Logo

                              The Nilaqua Foaming Skin Cleanser leaves you feeling fresh and clean without the need for water. However it can be used with warm water for more powerful cleaning such as grease marks and incontinence. Ideal for those who struggle to maintain their personal hygiene or care givers.

                              • No water required
                              • Suitable for incontinence
                              • Non irritating
                              £2.46
                              with VAT Relief
                              £2.95 Incl. VAT
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                              Allowing you to open packaging with just the swipe of your finger the handy Nimble One-Finger Cutting Tool features a very small zirconia ceramic blade that easily and safely cuts through plastic and paper.

                              • Thimble shaped cutting tool
                              • Ideal for cutting packaging
                              • Compact and portable
                              £5.70
                              Not eligible for VAT Relief
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                              NRS Logo

                              The adjustable tilting over bed/ chair table is ideal for use when eating drinking reading or other activities while you are sat in bed or your arm chair. The table is easy to move and is height and width adjustable.

                              • Ideal for eating, drinking, reading and other activities
                              • Central Table Top can tilt 55 degrees
                              • Max load weight of 15kg
                              £115.00
                              Not eligible for VAT Relief
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