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Hip Kit

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 WAS £25.64 
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Product Details

The Hip Kit consists of a range of useful living aids for people with reduced mobility.

It includes a Long Handled Bath Sponge to assist in bathing and a Poly Stocking Aid and a Plastic Shoe Horn to assist with independent dressing.

A pair of black Elastic Shoe Laces is also included, which can be used to effectively turn normal shoes into slip-ons, reducing the need to bend over.

The Hip Kit is completed by a versatile Hand Held Reacher that can be used to pick up a range of items with less strain.

All of the items in the Hip Kit are of high quality and will allow for a more independent lifestyle.

Hand held reacher length: 81cm (32 inches).

Customer Reviews

  1. Rating 100%

    Delighted with my kit

    Review by A. Lyons Posted on 20/05/2026 15:41:51
    Delighted with my kit. As well as instructions for use on the box it would be helpful to have a pamphlet! Just a thought.

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