Making food preparation easier

Preparing a meal can involve a surprising amount of gripping, twisting, reaching and fine hand movement. For someone living with arthritis, reduced hand strength, tremors or limited movement, even straightforward jobs can take much more effort.

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Our kitchen aids include products designed to help with common food preparation tasks, from holding and cutting food more securely to making packets, tins, bottles and jars easier to open. Often, a relatively simple piece of equipment can make the difference between needing help and being able to get on with the job independently.

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Easier eating and drinking

We also have products to make eating and drinking more comfortable. Adapted cutlery, easy-grip utensils and practical cups and drinking aids can be useful for people who find conventional products difficult to hold or control.

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There isn't one solution that suits everybody. The right product depends on what someone is finding difficult, their movement and grip, and how they normally like to do things.

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Small changes can make a big difference

Good daily living equipment doesn't need to be complicated. In fact, some of the most useful products we sell are incredibly simple.

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Something that provides a better grip, reduces the amount of force needed or keeps an item steady can make an everyday kitchen task considerably easier. The aim isn't to fill your cupboards with specialist equipment, but to find the few things that genuinely make life simpler.

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Not sure what would help?

You're very welcome to visit our Ely showroom and take a closer look at the different options. Our team can help you work out what might be useful rather than simply pointing you towards a shelf full of gadgets.

Fen Mobility Centre is led by an experienced Occupational Therapist, so our approach is always to start with the person and the task they're struggling with. Sometimes the best answer is a specialist kitchen aid. Sometimes it's a very simple adaptation. Either way, we're happy to help you find something that works

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