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Adapted Cutlery
Our adapted cutlery section includes knives, forks, and spoons for use by those with a weak grip or a limited range of motion. Adapted cutlery for elderly people or others whose condition makes standard knives and forks challenging to use. A wide range of cutlery for disabled people is available at Essential Aids, some with extra wide, easy-to-control handles. We supply the popular Good Grips Cutlery and Caring Cutlery ranges, along with a host of other specially adapted cutlery items. Using knives and forks designed for people with particular disabilities can make a significant difference at meal times. See these other kitchen aids.
Our adapted cutlery section includes knives, forks, and spoons for use by those with a weak grip or a limited range of motion. Adapted cutlery for elderly people or others whose condition makes
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Good Grips Cutlery Range
Ribbed grips make this cutlery easy to hold and control even when wet. - Vat Exempt
Good Grips Coated Spoons
Designed for those with limited coordination or a compulsive bite reflex. - Vat Exempt
Good Grips Weighted Utensils
The increased weight in the handles of this cutlery improves user control. - Vat Exempt
Good Grips Souper Spoon
This special spoon has a raised lip and a built up handle, perfect for those with reduced hand control. - Vat Exempt
Caring Cutlery
Helpful to those with a weak grip and restricted wrist or finger movement. 
Supergrip Bendable Utensils
Flexible utensils which help people with a weaker grip to eat independently.- Vat Exempt
Supergrip Utensils
Adapted utensils with ribbed built-up handles, assisting people with a weaker grip. - Vat Exempt
Unbreakable Utensils
Durable yet smooth kitchen utensils which can be easily adapted to the ideal size. - Vat Exempt
Easi Eaters Curved Utensils
These paediatric feeding aids have angled handles which many children find easier to use than standard cutlery. - Vat Exempt
Thick Plastazote Foam Tubing
Soft yet durable, this foam tubing can be fitted around the handle of most utensils for an easier grip. - Vat Exempt
Contoured Forks
Ergonomically contoured handles that greatly reduce wrist strain for the user. 
Spoons
A range of spoons with easy-to-grasp handles that are ideal for people with grip issues.- Vat Exempt
Good Grips Rocker Knife
This knife features a curved blade which reduces the strength required when cutting or slicing. - Vat Exempt
Good Grips Teaspoon
This cutlery has a special design which means the shaft can be bent at an angle. - Vat Exempt
Good Grips Table Spoon
The head of this spoon can be set at an angle to the handle, it required. - Vat Exempt
Good Grips Coated Spoons
These robust, coated spoons can bent to the desired shaft angle. - Vat Exempt
Amefa Knives, Forks and Spoons
Curved, contour gripped cutlery to help those with restrictive hand dexterity. - Vat Exempt
Caring Cutlery
The Caring Cutlery is easy control and far easier to use than standard cutlery. - Vat Exempt
Ultralite Handles & Cutlery
Foam handles and cutlery which are lightweight, safe and easy to grip. - Vat Exempt
Good Grips Cutlery
This bendable cutlery is typically used by those with neurological impairments or arthritis. - Vat Exempt
Care Spoons - Pack Of 10
Small spoon bowls help control food intake and also protect teeth. - Vat Exempt
Newstead Cutlery
Cutlery that is designed to facilitate easier dining for people with grip issues. - Vat Exempt
EasyGrip Cutlery
Has broad, non-slip handles, ideal for those who find standard cutlery difficult to hold or control. - Vat Exempt
Red Handled Cutlery
This range of cutlery features bright red rubber handles that are easy to see and hold.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is adapted cutlery?
Knives, forks and spoons which are specially made to make them easier to use.
These items may have weighted handles, soft handles, or have shafts which are shaped in non-conventional ways.
These items are key kitchen aids at meal-times for people with certain disabilities or conditions.
What are the advantages of this type of special cutlery?
These pieces of equipment may be easier to control than standard cutlery, making meal-times easier.
Who might use special adapted cutlery?
Adapted cutlery is generally for people with particular disabilities, physical or mental conditions which make standard cutlery difficult to use.
This may be because of diminished coordination, strength or due to a range of other common issues like hand tremors.
What kinds of cutlery aids and adapted knives and forks are available for disabled people?
Cutlery with ‘built-up’ handles - many people with arthritis in the hands, fingers or wrists, find holding conventional cutlery difficulty.
This is sometimes because it is usually fairly narrow.
Some find knives and forks with broader handles are less painful to use.
Weighted cutlery - individuals with certain disabilities may find heavier cutlery easier to control.
This is often the case for those who experience tremors in the hands or upper body.
Curved or angled cutlery - in some cases, people find directing spoons or forks into the mouth is easier when the shaft is angled, rather than straight.
These items are designed either for the right or left hand, so take care to choose the one you need.
Cutlery with contoured handles - these items have special, ergonomically shaped handles which fit more gently with the user’s hands than conventional knives and forks.
This feature may help with control and comfort.
Plastic-headed or plastic-coated spoons - for people with reduced control over their bite pressure or reflex, it is often safer to use spoons which do not have metal heads.
Am I able to buy whole sets or individual pieces of special adapted cutlery?
Our adapted cutlery is available as individual items and in some cases, full sets.
Is there a knife and fork all-in-one?
Yes, there is an item called the ‘knork’ which is a combination of a knife and fork.
It has standard fork prongs, along with a cutting edge down one side of the head.
It is ideal for people with the use of a single hand.
Is it possible to build-up the handles of standard cutlery to increase the size?
Special foam tubing can be added to the handles of standard items of cutlery in order to make them larger.
This is an easy way of adapting cutlery you may already have.
The tubing is available in different sizes.
Can I bend certain items of cutlery to suit my preference?
Bendable cutlery is widely used for many people whose disability or condition means using cutlery with a straight shaft is difficult to guide into the mouth.
Do you offer cutlery for disabled children?
There is a category specifically to cater for children’s cutlery.
There is also a section for children’s plates and bowls.
