![]() ![]() If you receive a prescription for equipment you can take it to a local accredited retailer, which may be a local pharmacy, who will provide you with the item. In many areas a range of the simple aids to daily living may be available on prescription, issued by the assessor. ![]() If you are provided with direct payments or a personal budget from the local authority, you can pay for equipment and other one-off purchases that have been identified as needed in your health and social care assessment. These services might include disability equipment including alarms or telecare, adaptations to your home, help from a carer, or the delivery of meals or residential care. ![]() If, on assessment, your needs are high enough to qualify for help from the local authority, they will then look at your income and savings to see whether you will need to pay towards any future services you receive. You may be provided with equipment and services as a preventative measure, before a needs assessment is done. Provision of eating and drinking equipment If you have someone who helps you, they can have a carers' assessment to see if they also need support to continue in their caring role. The assessment aims to identify any difficulties you may be having in caring for yourself, and how this impacts upon your well-being. The 'prevention' strategies of many local authorities includes the early provision of equipment and services to help prevent, delay or reduce the development of needs for care and support. The Act also places a statutory duty on local authorities to assist their residents to prevent a deterioration in their health and well-being. Since the Care Act 2014 came into power in April 2015, anyone who appears to need care and support can request an assessment from their local council, irrespective of their income or savings. If you are struggling with caring for yourself, which includes getting enough to eat and drink, consider asking for a health and social care needs assessment. You may be asked to describe your difficulties over the phone so that social services can direct you to the most appropriate service or professional. If you are at home and not currently receiving hospital treatment, you will need to contact the local authority occupational therapy service for adults. Occupational therapists can advise on eating and drinking techniques and equipment to overcome practical difficulties. Your GP can refer you to your local speech and language therapy service, or you may be able to refer yourself. They will be able to advise you if you experience physical difficulty in these actions. Speech and language therapists are experts in the mechanics of eating, drinking and swallowing. This kitchen and dining aid works to restore confidence in drinking and helps support independent living.If you have not had an opportunity to discuss your eating and drinking difficulties with a professional, you are strongly advised to seek an assessment of your situation. When you can significantly reduce the risk and discomfort from fluid leakage, then the process of drinking becomes less of a struggle. This kitchen and dining aid also provides a more comfortable way of taking in fluids for anyone struggling to tilt their head. The spouted lids on the Beaker Holder and Two Mugs protect against spills and leaks. The wider spout is more suited for blended, or pureed food, soups, or milkshakes. The lids have 4 mm (0.2 inch) and 8 mm (0.3 inch) spouts. The two beakers are supplied with two lids. The Beaker Holder and Two Mugs is a mobility aid made from toughened ABS plastic for extra strength, which also makes it cost-effective, long-lasting and durable. This daily living aid has a wide rim base which prevents it from being easily knocked over. The Beaker Holder and Two Mugs provides you with better stability when drinking. Not only is there discomfort in trying to grip things, but there is inevitably a high risk of spills and mess when attempting to drink. If you suffer from a weakened grip, or lack control when handling things, it makes holding a cup, or glass, or mug extremely difficult. This mobility aid helps support independent living and is easier to hold for those with a weaker grip. The large handles give you a secure hold on your drink, removing risks and restoring comfort. The Beaker Holder and Two Mugs is a kitchen and dining aid where you simply slot your mug into the holder and it will be gripped firmly in place.
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