Easier Living - a guide for older and disabled people living in London (view report contents)
In the kitchen
A lot of thought has been given to kitchen equipment
No need to lift the kettle to pour (£13-£17) It works for teapots too
You can hold this tray with one hand (£21), or hang it over your arm
Baskets like this (£7-£15) mean you don’t have to lift a pan full of hot water
Easy to grip cutlery (£4-10 each)
Two handles are better than one (£8-£11)
An egg cup with suckers (£4) doesn’t slide about
A contour turner (£9-£11) fits most cooker controls. Or get permanent easy to grip controls fitted
You can find thick grips on most kitchen implements (£5-£10)
One of many ways of opening jars (£3-£9)
You can use this opener with several different types of jar
(£11-£13)
There are tap turners (£4-£12) to fit almost any tap
Non slip mats (£5+ depending on size) can be used under almost anything. Rolls can be cut to size - from about £13
This helps with ring pull cans (£3-£6)
This is a non-slip tray with high sides and a beanbag so it rests on your knees (£25)
A high stool (£40-£75) with a sloping seat lets you perch and is easy to get on and off. They are adjustable in height. This one has a backrest.
Easy to grip knife (£14-£25) with a bread holder (£29-£66)
An easy-to-see timer (£12) with a loud alarm
A talking microwave (£195)
Table of contents
About
this guide
Getting
around
Around
your home
In the kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Hobbies
Making
your home safer
Getting
equipped
Adaptations
Help with
money
Helpful
organisations
Local contacts
(London only)
