Hold the bottle by the neck in an upright position and fill slowly to avoid hot water splashing back. In many areas a range of the simple aids to daily living may be available on prescription, issued by the assessor. Expel air from the bottle by lowering it carefully onto a flat surface until water appears at the opening. We will let you know if the change is possible and we will do our utmost to make any necessary changes but this is unfortunately not guaranteed. If the core of your body is stable, upright and well aligned, you are more likely to have better control and movement of the rest of your body.

Care should be taken if the cutlery to be put in the mouth incorporates a knife edge, because of the obvious risk of a cutting injury. Look at using cups with larger spouts, or straws with one-way valves if the individual is able to suck. These bowls and plates have compartments to separate food and which also provide walls to push food against to help pick it up. 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. This combines the features of two or more pieces of cutlery so that the user does not need to swap from a fork to a knife, for example, whilst eating.

There are cups with a spouted lid which can prevent spillage, or you might find it easier to use a straw.

Do not fill using water from the domestic hot water system as this can considerably shorten the life of the hot water bottle.Heavy/larger items and furniture will be despatched separately and will not arrive with other purchases. They're effective at preventing burns, ensuring that your loved ones can enjoy their warmth without worry.