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can anyone tell me of any place i can get knife forks spoons cups etc to help my son he was born with ataxia due to bleeds on the brain. He struggles with eating and drinking.thanks Rachael

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tedjohnson

Hi. Rachael

If you google cutlery for disabled you will find several firms who supply these. Don't forget if/when you buy anything to let them know that you don't pay VAT

Good luck. Ted

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Litty

I have just bought some weighted cutlery and I love it. You avoid VAT here too

I buy a lot of goods from

completecareshop.co.uk

but to find the cheapest I use

livingmadeeasy.org.uk/mobil...

Hope this helps x

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Nigel-2112

try Careco either their web site or call them 0800 111 4774

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pete60

Hi Rachael

I get all mine from amazon just put easy grip forks and knifes

good luck pete

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wobblybee

🙂 I recently watched a video on YouTube about cutlery. The company is liftware.com but unfortunately the cutlery is only available in the U.S.

I was impressed by the improvement, the person demonstrating had severe tremor. It's about time something similar became available here🙂xB

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Cuds

Hi Rachael

Your son can be assessed by an occupational therapist and have all of these items trailed. Depending on his age and the area you live in you may mot need to pay for these items e.g. if he is at school or known to statutory services. But be sure to get professiommal advice before you make any purchases as everybody fumctions in different ways and what is right for one person may not be rigjt for another - even if they have tje same condition.

Good luck!

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SueMillmanPartnerAtaxia UK

I've no idea how good these are but you might like to explore this knork.net.

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