Small Kitchen Aids and Cutlery
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Small Kitchen Aids and Cutlery
If you have reduced strength or grip in one or both hands you may find things like eating, cutting, opening food packaging or pouring a kettle difficult. There is a large range of small aids and cutlery on the market which could assist in increasing your independence and confidence. Here are some of the items you may wish to consider.
- Adaptive cutlery
- Plate guards
- Food preparation station
- Jar openers
- Kettle tippers
- Hot water dispensers
Find out more about food preparation equipment from the Living Made Easy website:
Living Made Easy: food preparation equipment.
You can also use your browser to search for kitchen aids for disabilities.
If food preparation is too difficult you may wish to consider meals which are delivered to your door:
Sheffield City Council: Meals on wheels.
You can also find information on shopping, food deliveries and help to prepare meals (frozen meals and hot meals) in our Help in the home section of the directory:
If you still have difficulties, you can request an Occupational therapy assessment by filling in an online referral form here Equipment and adaptations for your home | Sheffield City Council
Disclaimer: the information included in the Sheffield Directory has been provided by the organisations listed, and although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the information’s accuracy, Sheffield City Council does not accept responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. Sheffield City Council cannot be held be responsible for any use of the information contained in or linked from the Directory. Users of the Directory are advised to check any information offered to their own satisfaction before relying upon it and, prior to making a purchase, it is suggested that those using the Directory refer to Living Made Easy.