Free-Hand Desk Clamp
Developed by Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME) this
clever clamp has been designed for people who predominantly rely
on the use of one hand. The clamp is easy to fix and release to
a table (max depth 2.5cm) or sloping writing board and holds papers
firmly in place for reading, writing or craft activities.
Price: £9.95 (€14.43)
www.peta-uk.com
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Flexisoft Egg Cups
If you have ever battled with a boiled egg and lost, then your
scrambling days are over with the help of these clever 'gripping'
egg cups. They are flexible, and by means of suction they grip not
only the plate, ensuring the whole procedure is on a sound foundation,
but also the egg.
£3.95 for 4, or £1 each. Please contact Sue at Head
Office
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Magi Pull
There's a growing trend toward cans with ring-pulls
Good news: you don't need a tin opener
Bad news: you need strong fingers. Here is the solution if you have
had problems with this type of can.
Ref 4418 £1.99 from Lakeland Limited
www.lakeland.co.uk
Other ring pulls are available, check your local supermarket
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Dycem®
A multi-purpose, slip-resistant material that grips on both sides
to prevent movement without sticking to the surface on which it
is used. Available in various colours and sizes.
Ways & Means
Tel:0845 606 0911
Item No. dependant upon size and colour
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Card Curve
The wonderful sculptural Card Curve is perfect for holding a 'hand'
of cards. If your family enjoys card games then this is ideal for
everyone - not just the digitally challenged
www.greeneyedfrog.co.uk
Card Rack
Strong plastic rack for holding and viewing cards similar to card
curve but straight.
Available from Ways & Means
Tel: 0845 6060911
Item no. E22514
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Slip-A-Grip Matting
This matting has lots of uses and so it is particularly useful
supplied in a roll to cut to size. Not only does it prevent plates
from skidding across tables, but it keeps telephones, games and
ringbinders firmly anchored too. It is very easy to wash and wring
out under the tap and so it is suitable for small (ie messy) children
to use as a place mat.
£3.50 for 30cm X 3M from Lakeland Limited.
www.lakeland.co.uk
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Eating Aids
Dyna fork
Often used at stand up buffets. they feature an extra wide, sharpeneed
prong that can be used as a knife for most food items. Useful for
one handed eating and better looking than the Nelson Knife
Nelson Knife
A curved blade enables the knife to be rocked when cutting with
the forked end for spearing food. Useful for one handed eating.
This item is sometimes available from the limb centre through your
Occupational Therapist
Both Items available from Ways & Means
Tel: 0845
6060911
Dyna(L) -Item No.F18232
Dyna(R)-Item No. F17872
Nelson-Item No F17689
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Non-Slip Ruler
Cast from solid aluminium, the raised central bar means the ruler
can be held more easily without the need to grip whilst allowing
a better view of the edge. The non slip rubber base prevents the
ruler from wandering.
(was £13.99)
Sale price £6.99
www.lakeland.co.uk
Alternatively a plastic quilters non slip ruler is available from
www.creativegrids.com
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